Vulnerability Description
Unspecified vulnerability in Script Editor in Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.5 allows local users to cause the scripting dictionary to be written to arbitrary locations, related to an "insecure file operation" on temporary files.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
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/Oct/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32222Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3216Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31681Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31716Patch
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021029
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2780
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45786
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Oct/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32222Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3216Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31681Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31716Patch
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021029
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2780
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4214?
CVE-2008-4214 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). Unspecified vulnerability in Script Editor in Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.5 allows local users to cause the scripting dictionary to be written to arbitrary locations, related to an "insecure file operat...
How severe is CVE-2008-4214?
CVE-2008-4214 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-2008-4214?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.