CVE-2011-0260 Security feature bypass in n/a
Physically proximate attackers can bypass screen lock restrictions by typing into system windows, compromising macOS security.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2011-0260?
CVE-2011-0260 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 14 Oct 2011. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The CoreProcesses component in Apple Mac OS X 10.7 before 10.7.2 does not prevent a system window from receiving keystrokes in the locked-screen state, which might allow physically proximate attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by typing into this window.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-0260?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0260?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-0260 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2011-0260 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-0260 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jxmc-6r2r-2hx5.