Vulnerability Description
Race condition in Login Window in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 through 10.5.4, when a blank-password account is enabled, allows attackers to bypass password authentication and login to any account via multiple attempts to login to the blank-password account, followed by selection of an arbitrary account from the user list.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.5 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00005.htmlPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31882
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020878
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31189Patch
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-260A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2584
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45170
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00005.htmlPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31882
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020878
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31189Patch
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-260A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2584
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45170
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-3610?
CVE-2008-3610 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.6 (HIGH). Race condition in Login Window in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 through 10.5.4, when a blank-password account is enabled, allows attackers to bypass password authentication and login to any account via multiple...
How severe is CVE-2008-3610?
CVE-2008-3610 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-3610?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.