Vulnerability Description
Unspecified vulnerability in rlogind in the rlogin component in Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.5 applies hosts.equiv entries to root despite what is stated in documentation, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.4.11 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.4.11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Oct/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32222Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3216
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31681Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31708
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021028
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2780
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45785
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Oct/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32222Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3216
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31681Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31708
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021028
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2780
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4212?
CVE-2008-4212 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Unspecified vulnerability in rlogind in the rlogin component in Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.5 applies hosts.equiv entries to root despite what is stated in documentation, which might allow remote attack...
How severe is CVE-2008-4212?
CVE-2008-4212 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-4212?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.