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CVE-2008-1033

2.1 · LOW

The scheduler in CUPS in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 before 10.5.3, when debug logging is enabled and a printer requires a password, allows attackers to obtain sensitive information (credentials) by readin…

Published Jun 2, 2008appleCWE-264EPSS 1.55%

Overview

CVE-2008-1033 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting apple mac_os_x. It was published on June 2, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The scheduler in CUPS in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 before 10.5.3, when debug logging is enabled and a printer requires a password, allows attackers to obtain sensitive information (credentials) by reading the log data, related to "authentication environment variables."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apple. Update mac_os_x to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Reflists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//May/msg00001.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/30430Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1020145Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/29412Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/29484Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-150A.htmlRefwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1697Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42713Reflists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//May/msg00001.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/30430

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1033?

CVE-2008-1033 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting apple mac_os_x. It was published on June 2, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2008-1033?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-1033?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apple. Update mac_os_x to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-1033?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-1033 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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