CVE-2008-0052 Security feature bypass in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can bypass Safari's safe file settings to force opening .ief files in AppleWorks, requiring user interaction.

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-2008-0052?

CVE-2008-0052 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

CoreServices in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 treats .ief as a safe file type, which allows remote attackers to force Safari users into opening an .ief file in AppleWorks, even when the "Open 'Safe' files" preference is set.

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0052?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0052?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0052 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2008-0052 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-0052 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-grfv-3r6p-2qqj.

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