CVE-2008-0046 Security feature bypass in n/a
Incorrect German UI text in macOS firewall may mislead users into allowing unrestricted access, enabling attackers to bypass intended restrictions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-0046?
CVE-2008-0046 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 18 Mar 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The Application Firewall in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.2 has an incorrect German translation for the "Set access for specific services and applications" radio button that might cause the user to believe that the button is used to restrict access only to specific services and applications, which might allow attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0046?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0046?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0046 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2008-0046 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-0046 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x6f7-3hvc-qp4f.