CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-1088

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The Postfix server in Apple Mac OS X 10.3.6, when using CRAM-MD5 authentication, allows remote attackers to send mail without authentication by replaying captured authentication information.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can send unauthorized emails by impersonating a legitimate user, compromising the confidentiality and integrity of email communication.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the system to a newer macOS version or apply the security patch from Apple, and consider using more secure authentication methods such as TLS with certificates.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Postfix server for Apple Mac OS X 10.3.6, when using CRAM-MD5, allows remote attackers to send mail without authentication by replaying authentication information.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS