CVE-2008-1578 Information disclosure in n/a
Local attackers can read sensitive passwords from process listings due to insecure command-line argument handling in the macOS Single Sign-On utility.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-1578?
CVE-2008-1578 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 2 Jun 2008. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The sso_util program in Single Sign-On in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5.3 places passwords on the command line, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1578?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1578?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1578 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2008-1578 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-1578 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8j9x-qhpc-gcg8.