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4.6

Mac OS X lets local user bypass screen saver lock

CVE-2003-1008 · published 22 years ago
Summary

The Mac OS X 10.2.8 and 10.3.2 operating systems can be tricked by someone using the computer locally to skip the screen saver login screen and place a text snippet on the desktop or another program. This could let an unauthorized person view or add information without proper authentication. Apply the latest system updates or restrict local access to mitigate the risk.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
apple mac_os_x 10.2.8
10.3.2
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
apple mac_os_x_server 10.2.8
10.3.2
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.2.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Unknown vulnerability in Mac OS X 10.2.8 and 10.3.2 allows local users to bypass the screen saver login window and write a text clipping to the desktop or another application.
Unknown vulnerability in Mac OS X 10.2.8 and 10.3.2 allows local users to bypass the screen saver login window and write a text clipping to the desktop or another application.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
4.6 Medium
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published29 Mar 2004
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2003-1008 · NVD
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