CVE-2008-0059 Race condition in n/a
A race condition in Mac OS X Foundation allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted XML file, requiring user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-0059?
CVE-2008-0059 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 18 Mar 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
Race condition in NSXML in Foundation for Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted XML file, related to "error handling logic."
Weakness: CWE-362
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0059?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0059?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0059 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2008-0059 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-0059 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-696h-4ccp-c9w4.