CVE-2004-0622 Information disclosure in n/a
Root users or attackers with physical access can read sensitive passwords from memory due to improper clearing in Mac OS X.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2004-0622?
CVE-2004-0622 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 30 Jun 2004. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Apple Mac OS X 10.3.4, 10.4, 10.5, and possibly other versions does not properly clear memory for login (aka Loginwindow.app), Keychain, or FileVault passwords, which could allow the root user or an attacker with physical access to obtain sensitive information by reading memory.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0622?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0622?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-0622 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2004-0622 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-0622 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4422-2p52-phgf.