CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-1027

First published: Mon Jun 02 2008(Updated: )

Apple Filing Protocol (AFP) Server in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5.3 does not verify that requested files and directories are inside shared folders, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via unspecified AFP traffic.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple macOS Server=10.5.2
Apple macOS Server=10.4.11
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.1
Apple macOS Server=10.5.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.11
Apple macOS Server=10.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-1027?

    CVE-2008-1027 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-1027?

    To fix CVE-2008-1027, upgrade your Apple Mac OS X Server or macOS to a patched version above 10.5.3.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1027?

    CVE-2008-1027 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.4.11 and 10.5.1 through 10.5.2.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2008-1027 enable?

    CVE-2008-1027 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files on the affected system.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2008-1027?

    A temporary workaround for CVE-2008-1027 is to restrict access to shared folders until a patch is applied.

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