CVE-2003-0378: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2003-0378: The Kerberos login authentication feature in Mac OS X, when used with an LDAPv3 server and LDAP bind authen...

The Kerberos login authentication feature in Mac OS X, when used with an LDAPv3 server and LDAP bind authentication, may send cleartext passwords to the LDAP server when the AuthenticationAuthority attribute is not set.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 01:50 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This issue affects specific Mac OS X authentication setups. If Kerberos login is used with an LDAPv3 server and LDAP bind authentication, missing directory metadata may cause user passwords to be sent to the LDAP server in cleartext. Exposure is likely limited to older Mac OS X environments integrated with LDAPv3 directories using LDAP bind authentication. The provided data does not identify specific Mac OS X versions or affected CPEs. Treat this as a targeted legacy credential-exposure risk, not a broad internet emergency. Prioritize if the organization still operates old Mac OS X systems tied to LDAP authentication. Mitigation focus: Review Apple article 107579 and CERT VU#467828 for vendor guidance.; Identify Mac OS X systems using Kerberos login with LDAPv3 bind authentication.; Correct directory records missing the AuthenticationAuthority attribute, if vendor guidance confirms this path..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 10:28 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 6, 2003, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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