CVE-2011-0178: Infoleak
First published: Wed Mar 23 2011(Updated: )
The FSFindFolder API in CarbonCore in Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.7 provides a world-readable directory in response to a call with the kTemporaryFolderType flag, which allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive information by accessing this directory.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| macOS Yosemite | =10.6.3 | |
| macOS Yosemite | <=10.6.6 | |
| Apple CarbonCore | ||
| macOS Yosemite | =10.6.1 | |
| macOS Yosemite | =10.6.0 | |
| macOS Yosemite | =10.6.2 | |
| macOS Yosemite | =10.6.4 | |
| macOS Yosemite | =10.6.5 | |
| Apple Mac OS X Server | =10.6.3 | |
| Apple Mac OS X Server | <=10.6.6 | |
| Apple Mac OS X Server | =10.6.4 | |
| Apple Mac OS X Server | =10.6.5 | |
| Apple Mac OS X Server | =10.6.1 | |
| Apple Mac OS X Server | =10.6.2 | |
| Apple Mac OS X Server | =10.6.0 | |
| Apple CarbonCore |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-0178?
CVE-2011-0178 is considered a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0178?
To fix CVE-2011-0178, update your Mac OS X to version 10.6.7 or later.
Which versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2011-0178?
CVE-2011-0178 affects Mac OS X versions 10.6.0 to 10.6.6.
What kind of information can be exposed by CVE-2011-0178?
CVE-2011-0178 may allow local users to access potentially sensitive information stored in a world-readable directory.
Is there a specific API related to CVE-2011-0178?
Yes, the vulnerability is associated with the FSFindFolder API in the CarbonCore.
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