CVE-2008-3611

Name: CVE-2008-3611
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-09-16T23:00:01.133+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.36%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-3611 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Login Window in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 does not clear the current password when a user makes a password-change attempt that is denied by policy, which allows opportunistic, physically proximate attackers to bypass authentication and change this user's password by later entering an acceptable new password on the same login screen.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Login Window in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 does not clear the current password when a user makes a password-change attempt that is denied by policy, which allows opportunistic, physically proximate attackers to bypass authentication and change this user's password by later entering an acceptable new password on the same login screen.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.36%

27.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	10.4.11
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.4.11

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00005.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/31882Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1020878
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31189Patch
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-260A.htmlUS Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2584Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45171
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00005.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/31882Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1020878
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31189Patch
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-260A.htmlUS Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2584Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45171

Timeline

Published: Sep 16, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-3611?

How severe is CVE-2008-3611?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-3611 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3611?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST