Vulnerability Description
Apple Mail.app 3.5 on Mac OS X, when "Store draft messages on the server" is enabled, stores draft copies of S/MIME email in plaintext on the email server, which allows server owners and remote man-in-the-middle attackers to read sensitive mail.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | 3.5 | |
| Apple | Mac Os X | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://enablesecurity.com/2008/10/03/apple-mailapp-security-advisory/
- http://resources.enablesecurity.com/advisories/apple-mailapp-smime.txt
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4363
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497057/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31598
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021019
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45688
- http://enablesecurity.com/2008/10/03/apple-mailapp-security-advisory/
- http://resources.enablesecurity.com/advisories/apple-mailapp-smime.txt
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4363
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/497057/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31598
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021019
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45688
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4491?
CVE-2008-4491 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Apple Mail.app 3.5 on Mac OS X, when "Store draft messages on the server" is enabled, stores draft copies of S/MIME email in plaintext on the email server, which allows server owners and remote man-in...
How severe is CVE-2008-4491?
CVE-2008-4491 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-4491?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mail, Apple Mac Os X.