An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13 Supplemental Update is affected. The issue involves the Security component. It allows attackers to bypass the keychain access prompt, and consequently extract passwords, via a synthetic click.
The product does not require that users should have strong passwords, which makes it easier for attackers to compromise user accounts.
| Name | Vendor | Start Version | End Version |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mac_os_x | Apple | * | 10.12.6 (including) |
A product’s design should require adherance to an appropriate password policy. Specific password requirements depend strongly on contextual factors, but it is recommended to contain the following attributes:
Depending on the threat model, the password policy may include several additional attributes.
See NIST 800-63B [REF-1053] for further information on password requirements.