What is the severity of CVE-2008-0041?

The severity of CVE-2008-0041 is classified as moderate, given its potential to reveal sensitive parental control usage.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0041?

To fix CVE-2008-0041, upgrade your Apple Mac OS X to a more recent version that does not have this vulnerability.

Which versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2008-0041?

CVE-2008-0041 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.5 and 10.5.1.

What type of attack does CVE-2008-0041 enable?

CVE-2008-0041 enables remote attackers to determine if parental controls are active on a system.

Can CVE-2008-0041 be exploited without user interaction?

Yes, CVE-2008-0041 can be exploited remotely without any user interaction.

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CVE-2008-0041

medium

CWE

200

12/2/2008

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-0041: Infoleak

First published: Tue Feb 12 2008(Updated: )

Parental Controls in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 through 10.5.1 contacts www.apple.com "when a website is unblocked," which allows remote attackers to determine when a system is running Parental Controls.

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-2008-0041?
The severity of CVE-2008-0041 is classified as moderate, given its potential to reveal sensitive parental control usage.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0041?
To fix CVE-2008-0041, upgrade your Apple Mac OS X to a more recent version that does not have this vulnerability.
Which versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2008-0041?
CVE-2008-0041 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.5 and 10.5.1.
What type of attack does CVE-2008-0041 enable?
CVE-2008-0041 enables remote attackers to determine if parental controls are active on a system.
Can CVE-2008-0041 be exploited without user interaction?
Yes, CVE-2008-0041 can be exploited remotely without any user interaction.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-0041?
The severity of CVE-2008-0041 is classified as moderate, given its potential to reveal sensitive parental control usage.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0041?
To fix CVE-2008-0041, upgrade your Apple Mac OS X to a more recent version that does not have this vulnerability.
Which versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2008-0041?
CVE-2008-0041 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.5 and 10.5.1.
What type of attack does CVE-2008-0041 enable?
CVE-2008-0041 enables remote attackers to determine if parental controls are active on a system.
Can CVE-2008-0041 be exploited without user interaction?
Yes, CVE-2008-0041 can be exploited remotely without any user interaction.