CVE-2004-1081: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2004-1081: The Application Framework (AppKit) for Apple Mac OS X 10.2.8 and 10.3.6 does not properly restrict access t...

The Application Framework (AppKit) for Apple Mac OS X 10.2.8 and 10.3.6 does not properly restrict access to a secure text input field, which allows local users to read keyboard input from other applications within the same window session.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 00:39 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a legacy Mac OS X issue where AppKit did not properly protect secure text fields. A local user in the same window session could read keyboard input intended for other applications, potentially exposing passwords or sensitive text typed on affected systems. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy Mac OS X 10.2.8 or 10.3.6 systems with local multi-user or shared session risk. Treat this as a legacy exposure issue. It is not a modern remote compromise signal, but affected shared Macs could leak sensitive typed data and should be patched, isolated, or retired. Mitigation focus: Review Apple advisory APPLE-SA-2004-12-02 and apply applicable security updates.; Retire or isolate remaining Mac OS X 10.2.8 and 10.3.6 systems.; Limit local user access on affected shared workstations..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 22:30 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 14, 2005, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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macos-appkit-obtain-info(18350)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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