medium4.6Public exploit code
CVE-1999-1543
MacOS uses weak encryption for passwords that are stored in the Users & Groups Data File.
Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- Apple Mac OS 8 8.6 - Weak Password Encryption1999-07-10 · local · osx · Verified
Impact
MacOS uses weak encryption for passwords that are stored in the Users & Groups Data File.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Macos | Versions 7.5.3, 7.6, 7.6.1, 8.0, 8.1, 8.5 |