CVE-2010-0545 Missing authorization in n/a
Local attackers can bypass file access restrictions in macOS Finder by exploiting incorrect ownership settings during folder operations.
- 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-2010-0545?
CVE-2010-0545 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 17 Jun 2010. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Finder in DesktopServices in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8, and 10.6 before 10.6.4, does not set the expected file ownerships during an "Apply to enclosed items" action, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions via normal filesystem operations.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-0545?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0545?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-0545 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-2010-0545 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-0545 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6g4r-52jh-xv73.