CVE-2008-2314
First published: Tue Jul 01 2008(Updated: )
Dock in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 before 10.5.4, when Exposé hot corners is enabled, allows physically proximate attackers to gain access to a locked session in (1) sleep mode or (2) screen saver mode via unspecified vectors.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.3 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.3 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.2 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.10 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.9 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.11 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.1 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.2 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.10 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.9 | |
| Apple macOS 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 macOS Server | =10.5.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.2 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.6 | |
| Apple macOS 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 macOS Server | =10.5 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.7 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2163
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//Jun/msg00002.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30018
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020395
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30802
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1981/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43497
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-2314?
CVE-2008-2314 has a medium severity level, allowing unauthorized access to a locked session.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2314?
To fix CVE-2008-2314, upgrade your Apple Mac OS X to version 10.5.4 or later.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2314?
CVE-2008-2314 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.4.1 to 10.5.3.
What type of attack does CVE-2008-2314 allow?
CVE-2008-2314 allows physical attackers to bypass session locks through hot corners during sleep or screen saver modes.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2008-2314 before applying a patch?
A temporary workaround for CVE-2008-2314 is to disable Exposé hot corners until the patch is applied.
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