Vulnerability Description
Image Capture in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5 does not properly use temporary files, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files, and display images that are being resized by this application.
CVSS Score
4.6
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//May/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30430Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020141
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29412
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29521
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-150A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1697Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42719
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//May/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30430Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020141
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29412
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29521
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-150A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1697Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1572?
CVE-2008-1572 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). Image Capture in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5 does not properly use temporary files, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files, and display images that are being resized by this application.
How severe is CVE-2008-1572?
CVE-2008-1572 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-1572?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.