# CVE-2012-0652: Login Window in Apple Mac OS X 10.7.3, when Legacy File Vault or networked home directories are enabled, does not properly restrict what is

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2012-05-11 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Login Window in Apple Mac OS X 10.7.3, when Legacy File Vault or networked home directories are enabled, does not properly restrict what is written to the system log for network logins, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading the log.

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53445
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Sep/msg00004.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5501
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027024
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53457
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5281
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/May/msg00001.html

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