First published: Tue Feb 12 2008(Updated: )
Launch Services in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 through 10.5.1 allows an uninstalled application to be launched if it is in a Time Machine backup, which might allow local users to bypass intended security restrictions or exploit vulnerabilities in the application.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
macOS Yosemite | =10.5.1 | |
macOS Yosemite | =10.5 |
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CVE-2008-0038 has been rated as a moderate severity vulnerability affecting Apple Mac OS X 10.5 and 10.5.1.
To mitigate CVE-2008-0038, update your Apple Mac OS X to a version later than 10.5.1 that addresses this vulnerability.
CVE-2008-0038 affects systems running Apple Mac OS X 10.5 and 10.5.1.
Exploiting CVE-2008-0038 may allow unauthorized applications to be launched from Time Machine backups, bypassing security restrictions.
Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2008-0038 without requiring administrator privileges due to the nature of the vulnerability.