PT-2008-5508 · Apple · Macos X

Ralf Meyer · Published 2008-10-10 · Updated 2017-08-08 · CVE-2008-4212

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

10

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Mac OS X versions 10.4.11 through 10.5.5

Description: The issue concerns an unspecified vulnerability in the rlogin component, specifically in the rlogind, where hosts.equiv entries are applied to the root user despite documentation stating otherwise. This could potentially allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.

Recommendations: For Mac OS X versions 10.4.11 through 10.5.5, consider restricting access to the rlogind service until a fix is available. As a temporary workaround, review and limit the use of hosts.equiv entries to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-16

Related Identifiers

CVE-2008-4212

Affected Products

Macos X

References · 9

• http://secunia.com/advisories/32222 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-4212 · Security Note
• http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Oct/msg00001.html · Vendor Advisory
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/31681 · Patch
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/31708 · Note
• http://securitytracker.com/id?1021028 · Note
• http://vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2780 · Note
• http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3216 · Note
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45785 · Note