CVE-2008-2311

Published Jul 1, 2008 CVSS 2.0 · 7.6 High EPSS 3.0% KEV · Not listed
Description
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.

Analysis

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Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2008-2307 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.
History

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Weaknesses
  • CWE-362

    Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition')

  • CWE-59

    Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 8:58 AM
Reserved
May 18, 2008, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jul 1, 2008, 6:41 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:53 PM