CVE-2008-2311

Launch Services in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5, when Open Safe Files is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a symlink attack, probably related to a race condition and automatic execution of a downloaded file.

Score

CVSS 2.0 7.6 High

Status

Modified - cve@mitre.org

Published

2008-07-01

Last modified

2024-08-07

Weaknesses

CWE-362, CWE-59

Affected products

• Mac Os X (Apple)
• Mac Os X Server (Apple)

References

• http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//Jun/msg00002.html
• http://secunia.com/advisories/30802
• http://securitytracker.com/id?1020393
• http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2163
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30018
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1981/references
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43495