# CVE-2004-0622: Apple Mac OS X 10.3.4, 10.4, 10.5, and possibly other versions does not properly clear memory for login (aka Loginwindow.app), Keychain, or

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2004-06-30 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Apple Mac OS X 10.3.4, 10.4, 10.5, and possibly other versions does not properly clear memory for login (aka Loginwindow.app), Keychain, or FileVault passwords, which could allow the root user or an attacker with physical access to obtain sensitive information by reading memory.

## What to do

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## References

- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108819559925981&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/488930/100/100/threaded
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16557
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/488948/100/100/threaded
- http://citp.princeton.edu/pub/coldboot.pdf

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