CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-2324

First published: Mon Aug 04 2008(Updated: )

The Repair Permissions tool in Disk Utility in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 adds the setuid bit to the emacs executable file, which allows local users to gain privileges by executing commands within emacs.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-2324?

    CVE-2008-2324 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-2324?

    To fix CVE-2008-2324, ensure that your system is updated to a version of macOS that does not include this vulnerability, typically by applying the latest security patches.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2008-2324?

    CVE-2008-2324 affects users of Apple Mac OS X version 10.4.11.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-2324?

    CVE-2008-2324 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability.

  • Can CVE-2008-2324 be exploited remotely?

    No, CVE-2008-2324 requires local access to the machine to be exploited.

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