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CVE-2008-1578: The sso_util program in Single Sign-On in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5.3 places passwords on the command line...

The sso_util program in Single Sign-On in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5.3 places passwords on the command line, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process.

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A Mac OS X Single Sign-On utility exposed passwords by placing them in command-line arguments. A local user could potentially see those passwords by viewing running processes. This is most relevant to legacy Mac systems older than 10.5.3. Exposure is limited to legacy Apple Mac OS X systems before 10.5.3 where Single Sign-On and sso_util are present or used. Modern supported macOS fleets are unlikely to be affected unless old systems remain in production, labs, embedded workflows, or archives. Treat this as a legacy-system credential exposure issue. Prioritize only if pre-10.5.3 Mac OS X systems still exist in sensitive environments or shared-user contexts. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Mac OS X systems to 10.5.3 or later per Apple guidance.; Retire or isolate unsupported legacy Mac OS X systems.; Restrict local user access on any remaining affected hosts..

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