What is the severity of CVE-2008-0037?

CVE-2008-0037 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote attackers to bypass access restrictions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0037?

To fix CVE-2008-0037, ensure that the "Allow connections from network client" preference is set appropriately and consider updating your Mac OS X to a secure version.

What versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2008-0037?

CVE-2008-0037 affects Apple Mac OS X 10.5 and 10.5.1.

How does CVE-2008-0037 impact security?

CVE-2008-0037 can lead to unauthorized access to the X server, compromising the security of the system.

Who are the potential attackers in CVE-2008-0037?

The potential attackers in CVE-2008-0037 are remote users who can exploit the vulnerability to gain unauthorized access.

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CVE-2008-0037

medium

4.3

CWE

264

12/2/2008

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-0037

First published: Tue Feb 12 2008(Updated: )

X11 in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 through 10.5.1 does not properly handle when the "Allow connections from network client" preference is disabled, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and connect to the X server.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
macOS Yosemite	=10.5.1
macOS Yosemite	=10.5

Remedy

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Feb/msg00002.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-0037?
CVE-2008-0037 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote attackers to bypass access restrictions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0037?
To fix CVE-2008-0037, ensure that the "Allow connections from network client" preference is set appropriately and consider updating your Mac OS X to a secure version.
What versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2008-0037?
CVE-2008-0037 affects Apple Mac OS X 10.5 and 10.5.1.
How does CVE-2008-0037 impact security?
CVE-2008-0037 can lead to unauthorized access to the X server, compromising the security of the system.
Who are the potential attackers in CVE-2008-0037?
The potential attackers in CVE-2008-0037 are remote users who can exploit the vulnerability to gain unauthorized access.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-0037?
CVE-2008-0037 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote attackers to bypass access restrictions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0037?
To fix CVE-2008-0037, ensure that the "Allow connections from network client" preference is set appropriately and consider updating your Mac OS X to a secure version.
What versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2008-0037?
CVE-2008-0037 affects Apple Mac OS X 10.5 and 10.5.1.
How does CVE-2008-0037 impact security?
CVE-2008-0037 can lead to unauthorized access to the X server, compromising the security of the system.
Who are the potential attackers in CVE-2008-0037?
The potential attackers in CVE-2008-0037 are remote users who can exploit the vulnerability to gain unauthorized access.