How severe is CVE-2008-4212?

CVE-2008-4212 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-4212 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-4212?

CVE-2008-4212 primarily affects Apple Mac Os X. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4212?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-4212 published?

CVE-2008-4212 was published on 2008-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-4212

CVE-2008-4212 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-16.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-16
Affected product: Apple Mac Os X
Published: 2008-10-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in rlogind in the rlogin component in Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.5 applies hosts.equiv entries to root despite what is stated in documentation, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4212?: Unspecified vulnerability in rlogind in the rlogin component in Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.5 applies hosts.equiv entries to root despite what is stated in documentation, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.
How severe is CVE-2008-4212?: CVE-2008-4212 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-4212 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-4212?: CVE-2008-4212 primarily affects Apple Mac Os X. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4212?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-4212 published?: CVE-2008-4212 was published on 2008-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.4.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.4.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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