Vulnerability Description
AppKit in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 inadvertently makes an NSApplication mach port available for inter-process communication instead of inter-thread communication, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code via crafted messages to privileged applications.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.4.11 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.4.11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307562
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Mar/msg00001.htmlPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29420
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28304
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28340
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019647
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-079A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0924/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41314
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307562
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Mar/msg00001.htmlPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29420
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28304
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28340
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019647
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-0049?
CVE-2008-0049 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.9 (LOW). AppKit in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 inadvertently makes an NSApplication mach port available for inter-process communication instead of inter-thread communication, which allows local users to execute arb...
How severe is CVE-2008-0049?
CVE-2008-0049 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 1.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-0049?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.