Vulnerability Description
Open Scripting Architecture in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.4, and some other 10.4 and 10.5 versions, does not properly restrict the loading of scripting addition plugins, which allows local users to gain privileges via scripting addition commands to a privileged application, as originally demonstrated by an osascript tell command to ARDAgent.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://it.slashdot.org/it/08/06/18/1919224.shtml
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008//Sep/msg00006.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Jul/msg00003.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30776
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29831Exploit
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020345
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1905/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43294
- http://it.slashdot.org/it/08/06/18/1919224.shtml
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008//Sep/msg00006.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Jul/msg00003.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30776
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29831Exploit
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020345
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1905/references
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-2830?
CVE-2008-2830 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Open Scripting Architecture in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.4, and some other 10.4 and 10.5 versions, does not properly restrict the loading of scripting addition plugins, which allows local users ...
How severe is CVE-2008-2830?
CVE-2008-2830 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-2830?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X.