First published: Mon Jun 02 2008(Updated: )
Directory traversal vulnerability in the embedded web server in Image Capture in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in the URI.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Apple Mac OS X Server | =10.4.11 | |
macOS Yosemite | =10.4.11 |
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CVE-2008-1571 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote attackers to read arbitrary files on affected systems.
To remediate CVE-2008-1571, users should update their systems to the latest version of macOS that includes the security fix.
CVE-2008-1571 affects Apple Mac OS X versions prior to 10.5, specifically 10.4.11.
CVE-2008-1571 is a directory traversal vulnerability that allows unauthorized file access through crafted URIs.
Yes, CVE-2008-1571 has the potential to lead to data breaches by allowing attackers to read sensitive files on compromised systems.