The sso_util program in Single Sign-On in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5.3 places passwords on the command line, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by listing the process.

References

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-1578
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42725
• http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//May/msg00001.html
• http://secunia.com/advisories/30430
• http://securitytracker.com/id?1020142
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29412
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29520
• http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-150A.html
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1697