Vulnerability Description
Incomplete blacklist vulnerability in CoreTypes in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5.3 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an (1) Automator, (2) Help, (3) Safari, or (4) Terminal content type for a downloadable object, which does not trigger a "potentially unsafe" warning message in (a) the Download Validation feature in Mac OS X 10.4 or (b) the Quarantine feature in Mac OS X 10.5.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.4.11 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.4.11 |
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//May/msg00001.htmlPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30430Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020137
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29412Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29481
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-150A.htmlPatchUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1697Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42711
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//May/msg00001.htmlPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30430Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020137
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29412Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29481
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-150A.htmlPatchUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1697Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1032?
CVE-2008-1032 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Incomplete blacklist vulnerability in CoreTypes in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5.3 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an (1) Automator, (2) Help, (3) Safari, or (4) Termi...
How severe is CVE-2008-1032?
CVE-2008-1032 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-1032?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.