What is the severity of CVE-2008-3609?

CVE-2008-3609 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential for local users to bypass file permissions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3609?

To fix CVE-2008-3609, upgrade your Mac OS X to version 10.5.5 or later, where this vulnerability is addressed.

What systems are affected by CVE-2008-3609?

CVE-2008-3609 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.5 through 10.5.4 across various installations.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-3609?

CVE-2008-3609 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability that can allow unauthorized access to files.

Can I exploit CVE-2008-3609 remotely?

No, CVE-2008-3609 is a local vulnerability and requires physical access to the machine to exploit.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2008-3609

high

7.2

CWE

264

16/9/2008

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-3609

First published: Tue Sep 16 2008(Updated: )

The kernel in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 through 10.5.4 does not properly flush cached credentials during recycling (aka purging) of a vnode, which might allow local users to bypass the intended read or write permissions of a file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple Mac OS X Server	=10.5.2
macOS Yosemite	=10.5.1
Apple Mac OS X Server	=10.5.1
macOS Yosemite	=10.5.3
Apple Mac OS X Server	=10.5.3
macOS Yosemite	=10.5
Apple Mac OS X Server	=10.5.4
macOS Yosemite	=10.5.2
Apple Mac OS X Server	=10.5
macOS Yosemite	=10.5.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-3609?
CVE-2008-3609 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential for local users to bypass file permissions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3609?
To fix CVE-2008-3609, upgrade your Mac OS X to version 10.5.5 or later, where this vulnerability is addressed.
What systems are affected by CVE-2008-3609?
CVE-2008-3609 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.5 through 10.5.4 across various installations.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-3609?
CVE-2008-3609 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability that can allow unauthorized access to files.
Can I exploit CVE-2008-3609 remotely?
No, CVE-2008-3609 is a local vulnerability and requires physical access to the machine to exploit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-3609?
CVE-2008-3609 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential for local users to bypass file permissions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3609?
To fix CVE-2008-3609, upgrade your Mac OS X to version 10.5.5 or later, where this vulnerability is addressed.
What systems are affected by CVE-2008-3609?
CVE-2008-3609 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.5 through 10.5.4 across various installations.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-3609?
CVE-2008-3609 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability that can allow unauthorized access to files.
Can I exploit CVE-2008-3609 remotely?
No, CVE-2008-3609 is a local vulnerability and requires physical access to the machine to exploit.