CVE-2008-0038 Security feature bypass in n/a
Local attackers can bypass security restrictions to launch uninstalled applications from Time Machine backups, potentially executing malicious code.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-0038?
CVE-2008-0038 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 12 Feb 2008. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Launch Services in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 through 10.5.1 allows an uninstalled application to be launched if it is in a Time Machine backup, which might allow local users to bypass intended security restrictions or exploit vulnerabilities in the application.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0038?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0038?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0038 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2008-0038 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-0038 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x6fq-gm98-pgx4.