Title: Apple Open Firmware Insecure Password Vulnerability
Severity: LOW
Description:
The latest version of Open Firmware from Apple includes a password security feature which, when enabled, prevents the system from booting without entering the proper password.
Any user who can gain access to the Finder on a system with the Open Firmware password enabled can run a tool which reveals the password without having to decrypt it.
Affected Products:
- Apple Open Firmware G4 Cube 4.1.8
- Apple Open Firmware Power Mac G4 4.1.8
- Apple Open Firmware PowerBook 4.1.8
- Apple Open Firmware iBook 4.1.7
- Apple Open Firmware iMac 4.1.7
References:
- Apple: AppleCare Service & Support
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