What is the severity of CVE-2008-0042?

CVE-2008-0042 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0042?

To mitigate CVE-2008-0042, users should upgrade to a patched version of macOS that addresses this vulnerability.

Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2008-0042?

CVE-2008-0042 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.4.11 and 10.5 through 10.5.1.

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2008-0042?

CVE-2008-0042 can be exploited through argument injection which allows arbitrary code execution via unspecified URL schemes.

Is CVE-2008-0042 still a concern for current macOS users?

CVE-2008-0042 primarily impacts older versions of macOS, making it less of a concern for current users running supported versions.

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CVE-2008-0042

medium

6.8

CWE

12/2/2008

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-0042: Code Injection

First published: Tue Feb 12 2008(Updated: )

Argument injection vulnerability in Terminal.app in Terminal in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5 through 10.5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified URL schemes.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
macOS Yosemite	=10.5.1
macOS Yosemite	=10.5
macOS Yosemite	=10.4.11

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-2008-0042?
CVE-2008-0042 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0042?
To mitigate CVE-2008-0042, users should upgrade to a patched version of macOS that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2008-0042?
CVE-2008-0042 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.4.11 and 10.5 through 10.5.1.
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2008-0042?
CVE-2008-0042 can be exploited through argument injection which allows arbitrary code execution via unspecified URL schemes.
Is CVE-2008-0042 still a concern for current macOS users?
CVE-2008-0042 primarily impacts older versions of macOS, making it less of a concern for current users running supported versions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-0042?
CVE-2008-0042 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0042?
To mitigate CVE-2008-0042, users should upgrade to a patched version of macOS that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2008-0042?
CVE-2008-0042 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.4.11 and 10.5 through 10.5.1.
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2008-0042?
CVE-2008-0042 can be exploited through argument injection which allows arbitrary code execution via unspecified URL schemes.
Is CVE-2008-0042 still a concern for current macOS users?
CVE-2008-0042 primarily impacts older versions of macOS, making it less of a concern for current users running supported versions.