SB2012092103 - Credentials management in Apple MAC OS X
Published: September 21, 2012 Updated: August 11, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2012092103
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Credentials management (CVE-ID: CVE-2012-3720)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
Mobile Accounts in Apple Mac OS X before 10.7.5 and 10.8.x before 10.8.2 saves password hashes for external-account use even if external accounts are not enabled, which might allow remote attackers to determine passwords via unspecified access to a mobile account.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.