Description
Apple Mac OS X 10.3.4, 10.4, 10.5, and possibly other versions does not properly clear memory for login (aka Loginwindow.app), Keychain, or FileVault passwords, which could allow the root user or an attacker with physical access to obtain sensitive information by reading memory.
References (5)
Core 5
Core References
Various Sources x_refsource_misc
http://citp.princeton.edu/pub/coldboot.pdf
Mailing List mailing-list
x_refsource_bugtraq
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108819559925981&w=2
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list
x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/488930/100/100/threaded
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16557
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry mailing-list
x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/488948/100/100/threaded
Scores
EPSS
0.0036
EPSS Percentile
28.3%
Details
Status
published
Products (3)
apple/mac_os_x
10.3.4
apple/mac_os_x
10.4
apple/mac_os_x
10.5
Published
Dec 06, 2004
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026