How severe is CVE-2012-0656?

CVE-2012-0656 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-0656 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-0656?

CVE-2012-0656 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-2012-0656?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2012-0656 published?

CVE-2012-0656 was published on 2012-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-0656

CVE-2012-0656 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. 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-362.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-362
Affected product: Apple Mac Os X
Published: 2012-05-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Race condition in LoginUIFramework in Apple Mac OS X 10.7.x before 10.7.4, when the Guest account is enabled, allows physically proximate attackers to login to arbitrary accounts by entering the account name and no password.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0656?: Race condition in LoginUIFramework in Apple Mac OS X 10.7.x before 10.7.4, when the Guest account is enabled, allows physically proximate attackers to login to arbitrary accounts by entering the account name and no password.
How severe is CVE-2012-0656?: CVE-2012-0656 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-0656 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0656?: CVE-2012-0656 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-2012-0656?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-0656 published?: CVE-2012-0656 was published on 2012-05-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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