CVE-2008-0055: Race Condition
First published: Tue Mar 18 2008(Updated: )
Foundation in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 creates world-writable directories while NSFileManager copies files recursively and only modifies the permissions afterward, which allows local users to modify copied files to cause a denial of service and possibly gain privileges.
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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Reference Links
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Mar/msg00001.html
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307562
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019649
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28343
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-079A.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28304
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29420
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0924/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41299
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-0055?
CVE-2008-0055 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for denial of service and local privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0055?
To mitigate CVE-2008-0055, it is recommended to update to the latest version of macOS where the vulnerability has been addressed.
What are the risks associated with CVE-2008-0055?
The risks associated with CVE-2008-0055 include unauthorized modification of files and potential local privilege escalation by attackers.
Who is affected by CVE-2008-0055?
CVE-2008-0055 affects users of Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11, including both the desktop and server versions.
What causes CVE-2008-0055?
CVE-2008-0055 is caused by the NSFileManager's failure to correctly set file permissions during recursive file copies on Apple Mac OS X.
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