CVE-2008-2311: Race Condition
Published Jul 1, 2008
·Updated
Launch Services in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5, when Open Safe Files is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a symlink attack, probably related to a race condition and automatic execution of a downloaded file.
Affected Software
30 affected components
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.3
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.4.3
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.5.2
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.4.10
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.4.9
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.4.11
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.1
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.4.2
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.4.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.10
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.4.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.9
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.5.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.7
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.3
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.5.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.4.5
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.2
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.4.6
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.4.8
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.6
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.5
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.11
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.8
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.5
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.4.7
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.2
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Jul 1, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2008-2311?
CVE-2008-2311 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2008-2311?
To resolve CVE-2008-2311, update to the latest version of macOS that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2008-2311?
CVE-2008-2311 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.4.1 through 10.5.3.
4
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2008-2311?
CVE-2008-2311 is associated with a symlink attack that may exploit race conditions.
5
What does 'Open Safe Files' mean in the context of CVE-2008-2311?
In CVE-2008-2311, 'Open Safe Files' refers to a feature in Mac OS X that can automatically execute downloaded files, increasing the risk of exploitation.