Vulnerability Description
Race condition in Login Window in Apple Mac OS X 10.6.x before 10.6.2, when at least one account has a blank password, allows attackers to bypass password authentication and obtain login access to an arbitrary account via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.6 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Nov/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3937PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36956Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3184
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Nov/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3937PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36956Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3184
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2836?
CVE-2009-2836 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). Race condition in Login Window in Apple Mac OS X 10.6.x before 10.6.2, when at least one account has a blank password, allows attackers to bypass password authentication and obtain login access to an ...
How severe is CVE-2009-2836?
CVE-2009-2836 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-2836?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.