Vulnerability Description
The File Sharing pane in the Sharing preference pane in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 through 10.5.4 does not inform users that the complete contents of their own home directories are shared for their own use, which might allow attackers to leverage other vulnerabilities and access files for which sharing was unintended.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00005.htmlPatch
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020883
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/126787PatchUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31189Patch
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-260A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2584
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45175
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00005.htmlPatch
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020883
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/126787PatchUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31189Patch
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-260A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2584
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45175
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-3618?
CVE-2008-3618 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.0 (HIGH). The File Sharing pane in the Sharing preference pane in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 through 10.5.4 does not inform users that the complete contents of their own home directories are shared for their own use, ...
How severe is CVE-2008-3618?
CVE-2008-3618 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-3618?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X.