CVE-2016-4745 describes a timing side-channel vulnerability in the Kerberos 5 PAM module within Apple OS X before version 10.12. This flaw allows remote attackers to enumerate valid user accounts by observing differences in response times when checking usernames. Rated as Medium severity (CVSS 5.3), the vulnerability has a low attack complexity and requires no user interaction, potentially leading to information disclosure (CWE-200). There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 10.11.6CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
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