What is the severity of CVE-2008-0052?

CVE-2008-0052 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unwanted file execution.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0052?

To fix CVE-2008-0052, users should ensure they are using an updated version of macOS that addresses this vulnerability.

What software versions are affected by CVE-2008-0052?

CVE-2008-0052 affects Mac OS X 10.4.11 and macOS Server 10.4.11.

Can CVE-2008-0052 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-0052 can be exploited remotely by tricking users into opening a malicious .ief file.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-0052 classified as?

CVE-2008-0052 is classified as a file type handling vulnerability.

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CVE-2008-0052

medium

6.8

CWE

200

18/3/2008

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-0052: Infoleak

First published: Tue Mar 18 2008(Updated: )

CoreServices in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 treats .ief as a safe file type, which allows remote attackers to force Safari users into opening an .ief file in AppleWorks, even when the "Open 'Safe' files" preference is set.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple macOS Server	=10.4.11
Apple iOS and macOS	=10.4.11

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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Mar/msg00001.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-0052?
CVE-2008-0052 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unwanted file execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0052?
To fix CVE-2008-0052, users should ensure they are using an updated version of macOS that addresses this vulnerability.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2008-0052?
CVE-2008-0052 affects Mac OS X 10.4.11 and macOS Server 10.4.11.
Can CVE-2008-0052 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-0052 can be exploited remotely by tricking users into opening a malicious .ief file.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-0052 classified as?
CVE-2008-0052 is classified as a file type handling vulnerability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-0052?
CVE-2008-0052 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unwanted file execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0052?
To fix CVE-2008-0052, users should ensure they are using an updated version of macOS that addresses this vulnerability.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2008-0052?
CVE-2008-0052 affects Mac OS X 10.4.11 and macOS Server 10.4.11.
Can CVE-2008-0052 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-0052 can be exploited remotely by tricking users into opening a malicious .ief file.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-0052 classified as?
CVE-2008-0052 is classified as a file type handling vulnerability.