Apple Mac Os up to 8.8.6 Users / Groups Data File Password missing encryption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Apple Mac Os up to 8.8.6. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Users / Groups Data File. The manipulation results in missing encryption (Password). This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-1999-1543. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Apple Mac Os up to 8.8.6 (Operating System). Affected is an unknown part of the component Users / Groups Data File. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a missing encryption vulnerability (Password). CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-311. The product does not encrypt sensitive or critical information before storage or transmission. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

MacOS uses weak encryption for passwords that are stored in the Users & Groups Data File.

The weakness was shared 07/10/1999 with Apple (Website). The advisory is shared for download at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-1999-1543. The exploitability is told to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1600.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (19417) and SecurityFocus (BID 519†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Name: Password
Class: Missing encryption / Password
CWE: CWE-311 / CWE-310
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

07/10/1999 🔍
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06/21/2014 +5460 days 🔍
12/20/2024 +3835 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Organization: Apple
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-1543 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-1543
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14724
SecurityFocus: 519 - MacOS Weak Password Encryption Vulnerability

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 06/21/2014 12:06
Updated: 12/20/2024 16:33
Changes: 06/21/2014 12:06 (40), 04/04/2019 16:29 (14), 12/20/2024 16:33 (27)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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