CVE-2010-0512

The Accounts Preferences implementation in Apple Mac OS X 10.6 before 10.6.3, when a network account server is used, does not support Login Window access control that is based solely on group membership, which allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by entering login credentials.

• CWE-264

• http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Mar/msg00001.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
• http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4077Patch, Vendor Advisory
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/39153
• http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Mar/msg00001.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
• http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4077Patch, Vendor Advisory
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/39153

Published

Mar 30, 2010

Last Modified

Jun 16, 2026

Status

Modified

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