Unscored severity · published Jul 1, 2008
CVE-2008-2311
Launch Services in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5, when Open Safe Files is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a symlink attack, probably related to a race…
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CVSS
3%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
Launch Services in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5, when Open Safe Files is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a symlink attack, probably related to a race condition and automatic execution of a downloaded file.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)3.0% · higher than 87% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
MO
Mac OS X · Apple
10.4.1; 10.4.2; 10.4.3; 10.4.4; 10.4.5; 10.4.6; +9 more · source: NVD
MO
Mac OS X Server · Apple
10.4.1; 10.4.2; 10.4.3; 10.4.4; 10.4.5; 10.4.6; +9 more · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-2311
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2008-2311
lists.apple.com
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//Jun/msg00002.html
Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/30802
securitytracker.com
http://securitytracker.com/id?1020393
Patch
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2163
www.securityfocus.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30018
www.vupen.com
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1981/references
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