CVE-2009-0014 Missing authorization in n/a

Low 2.1 Published Updated

Local attackers can read the Downloads folder due to insecure default permissions in macOS Folder Manager, bypassing intended access restrictions.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2009-0014?

CVE-2009-0014 is a low-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 13 Feb 2009. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Folder Manager in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.6 uses insecure default permissions when recreating a Downloads folder after it has been deleted, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions and read the Downloads folder.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0014?

It affects 2 products.

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

How do I fix CVE-2009-0014?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0014 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2009-0014 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-0014 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pv9g-rrhq-mpqc.

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