What is the severity of CVE-2009-0014?

CVE-2009-0014 has a moderate severity rating due to its impact on local user access control.

How does CVE-2009-0014 affect user privacy?

CVE-2009-0014 allows local users to read files in the Downloads folder, potentially compromising sensitive information.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0014?

To fix CVE-2009-0014, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Apple for Mac OS X 10.5.6.

Who is affected by CVE-2009-0014?

Users of Apple Mac OS X 10.5.6 and Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.6 are affected by CVE-2009-0014.

Can CVE-2009-0014 be exploited remotely?

No, CVE-2009-0014 requires local access, so it cannot be exploited remotely.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2009-0014

low

2.1

CWE

264

13/2/2009

7/8/2024

CVE-2009-0014

First published: Fri Feb 13 2009(Updated: )

Folder Manager in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.6 uses insecure default permissions when recreating a Downloads folder after it has been deleted, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions and read the Downloads folder.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
macOS Yosemite	=10.5.6
Apple Mac OS X Server	=10.5.6

Remedy

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Feb/msg00000.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-0014?
CVE-2009-0014 has a moderate severity rating due to its impact on local user access control.
How does CVE-2009-0014 affect user privacy?
CVE-2009-0014 allows local users to read files in the Downloads folder, potentially compromising sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0014?
To fix CVE-2009-0014, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Apple for Mac OS X 10.5.6.
Who is affected by CVE-2009-0014?
Users of Apple Mac OS X 10.5.6 and Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.6 are affected by CVE-2009-0014.
Can CVE-2009-0014 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2009-0014 requires local access, so it cannot be exploited remotely.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-0014?
CVE-2009-0014 has a moderate severity rating due to its impact on local user access control.
How does CVE-2009-0014 affect user privacy?
CVE-2009-0014 allows local users to read files in the Downloads folder, potentially compromising sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0014?
To fix CVE-2009-0014, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Apple for Mac OS X 10.5.6.
Who is affected by CVE-2009-0014?
Users of Apple Mac OS X 10.5.6 and Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.6 are affected by CVE-2009-0014.
Can CVE-2009-0014 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2009-0014 requires local access, so it cannot be exploited remotely.