Apple Mac OS X up to 10.4 LDAP ldap_extended_operation missing encryption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Apple Mac OS X up to 10.4. This impacts the function ldap_extended_operation of the component LDAP. Executing a manipulation can lead to missing encryption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2005-1338. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple Mac OS X up to 10.4 (Operating System). This vulnerability affects the function ldap_extended_operation of the component LDAP. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a missing encryption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-311. The product does not encrypt sensitive or critical information before storage or transmission. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, and integrity. CVE summarizes:

Mac OS X 10.3.9, when using an LDAP server that does not use ldap_extended_operation, may store initial LDAP passwords for new accounts in plaintext.

The weakness was published 05/04/2005 (Website). The advisory is available at docs.info.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2005-1338 since 04/27/2005. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. This vulnerability is assigned to T1600 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 18189 (Mac OS X Multiple Vulnerabilities (Security Update 2005-005)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family MacOS X Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 115060 (Apple Mac OS X Security Update 2005-005 Not Installed (APPLE-SA-2005-05-03)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at apple.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (20394), Tenable (18189), Secunia (SA15227†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-8024†). Similar entries are available at VDB-1453, VDB-1443, VDB-1452 and VDB-1448. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Missing encryption
CWE: CWE-311 / CWE-310
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Nessus ID: 18189
Nessus Name: Mac OS X Multiple Vulnerabilities (Security Update 2005-005)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: apple.com

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Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: docs.info.apple.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2005-1338 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-1338
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-1450
X-Force: 20394
Secunia: 15227 - Mac OS X Security Update Fixes Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
Vulnerability Center: 8024 - LDAP Servers on Mac OS X 10.3.9 Store Passwords in Plaintext, Low

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150108
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Entryinfo

Created: 05/24/2005 11:38
Updated: 03/11/2021 11:22
Changes: 05/24/2005 11:38 (68), 06/07/2017 16:01 (6), 03/11/2021 11:22 (2)
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Cache ID: 216:FFD:103

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