CVE-2008-1578 json
The sso_util program in Single Sign-On in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5.3 places passwords on the command line, which allows local users to ob…
published 2008-06-02 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-1579
- cvss
- 2.1
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.4%
- EPSS 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 31%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The sso_util program in Single Sign-On in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5.3 places passwords on the command line, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
0.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 31% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 2.1 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2008//May/msg00001.html
vendor-advisory, patch
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us-cert.gov
/cas/techalerts/TA08-150A.html
third-party-advisory, patch, us-government-resource
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secunia.com
/advisories/30430
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2008/1697
vdb-entry, vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/29520
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/29412
vdb-entry
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securitytracker.com
/id?1020142
vdb-entry
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/42725
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-1578
- NVD CVE-2008-1578
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