Title: Apple Mac OS X LoginWindow Fast User Switching Kerberos Ticket Disclosure
Info
Disclosure
Sep 27, 2006
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Unknown
Solution
Unknown
Description
Mac OS X contains a flaw that may allow a malicious local user to access the Kerberos ticket of another user. The issue is triggered when Fast User Switching is enabled. It is possible that the flaw may allow arbitrary access to user credentials resulting in a loss of confidentiality.
Classification
Location:
Local Access Required
Attack Type:
Authentication Management,
Cryptographic
Impact:
Loss of Confidentiality
Exploit:
Exploit Unknown
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified,
Vendor Verified
Solution
Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Apple has released a patch to address this vulnerability.