PT-2008-1700 · Apple · Time Machine+1

Ian Coutier + 1 · Published 2008-02-12 · Updated 2011-03-08 · CVE-2008-0038

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

1.9

Low

Base vector

AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Apple Mac OS X versions 10.5 through 10.5.1

Description The issue allows an uninstalled application to be launched if it is in a Time Machine backup, potentially enabling local users to bypass intended security restrictions or exploit vulnerabilities in the application.

Recommendations For Apple Mac OS X versions 10.5 through 10.5.1, consider disabling the use of Time Machine backups for launching uninstalled applications until a fix is available. Restrict access to Time Machine backups to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Related Identifiers

CVE-2008-0038

Affected Products

Macos X

Time Machine

References · 8

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-0038 · Security Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/27736 · Note
• http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307430 · Note
• http://secunia.com/advisories/28891 · Note
• http://us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-043B.html · Note
• http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Feb/msg00002.html · Patch, Vendor Advisory
• http://securitytracker.com/id?1019360 · Note
• http://vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0495/references · Note