CVE-2008-3619: Low severity apple ios and macos vulnerability
Published Sep 16, 2008
·Updated
Time Machine in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 through 10.5.4 uses weak permissions for Time Machine Backup log files, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading these files.
Affected Software
10 affected components
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.5.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.1
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.5.1
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=10.5.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.2
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.5
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.4
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Sep 16, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2008-3619?
CVE-2008-3619 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to improper handling of log file permissions.
2
How do I fix CVE-2008-3619?
To fix CVE-2008-3619, ensure that the permissions on Time Machine Backup log files are set to restrict access to authorized users only.
3
Which versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2008-3619?
CVE-2008-3619 affects Mac OS X versions 10.5 through 10.5.4.
4
What type of information could be exposed due to CVE-2008-3619?
CVE-2008-3619 could allow local users to access sensitive information logged in Time Machine Backup log files.
5
Is there a patch available for CVE-2008-3619?
Yes, a patch or update was released by Apple to resolve the vulnerabilities associated with CVE-2008-3619.