CVE-2011-3226

Name: CVE-2011-3226
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2011-10-14T10:55:09.247+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.99%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-3226 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Open Directory in Apple Mac OS X 10.7 before 10.7.2, when an LDAPv3 server is used with RFC 2307 or custom mappings, allows remote attackers to bypass the password requirement by leveraging lack of an AuthenticationAuthority attribute for a user account.. EPSS estimates a 1.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Open Directory in Apple Mac OS X 10.7 before 10.7.2, when an LDAPv3 server is used with RFC 2307 or custom mappings, allows remote attackers to bypass the password requirement by leveraging lack of an AuthenticationAuthority attribute for a user account.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.99%

78.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	10.7.0
Apple	Mac Os X	10.7.1
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.7.0
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.7.1

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00003.htmlVendor Advisory
http://osvdb.org/76371
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5002Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/50085
http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00003.htmlVendor Advisory
http://osvdb.org/76371
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5002Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/50085

Timeline

Published: Oct 14, 2011
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-3226?

How severe is CVE-2011-3226?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-3226 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-3226?

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