CVE-2008-4212

Name: CVE-2008-4212
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-10-10T10:30:05.137+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.59%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-4212 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability in rlogind in the rlogin component in Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.5 applies hosts.equiv entries to root despite what is stated in documentation, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.. EPSS estimates a 2.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in rlogind in the rlogin component in Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.5 applies hosts.equiv entries to root despite what is stated in documentation, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.59%

83.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-16

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	10.4.11
Apple	Mac Os X	10.5.5
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.4.11
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.5.5

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 10, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-4212?

How severe is CVE-2008-4212?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-4212 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4212?

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Source: NVD / NIST