CVE-2008-0996 Information disclosure in n/a
Local attackers can obtain authentication credentials saved to disk by the macOS Printing component when using authenticated print queues.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-0996?
CVE-2008-0996 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 18 Mar 2008. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Printing component in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.2 might save authentication credentials to disk when starting a job on an authenticated print queue, which might allow local users to obtain the credentials.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0996?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0996?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0996 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2008-0996 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-0996 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g7fw-x63q-4mq9.