PT-2009-2730 · Apple · Macos X

Graham Perrin · Published 2009-02-13 · Updated 2011-03-08 · CVE-2009-0014

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

2.1

Low

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Apple Mac OS X version 10.5.6

Description The issue concerns the Folder Manager in Apple Mac OS X, which uses insecure default permissions when recreating a Downloads folder after it has been deleted. This allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions and read the Downloads folder.

Recommendations For Apple Mac OS X version 10.5.6, consider manually adjusting the permissions of the recreated Downloads folder to enforce intended access restrictions until a patch is available. As a temporary workaround, restrict access to the Downloads folder to minimize the risk of unauthorized access.

Fix

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Related Identifiers

CVE-2009-0014

Affected Products

Macos X

References · 7

• http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Feb/msg00000.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-0014 · Security Note
• http://vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0422 · Note
• http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3438 · Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/33759 · Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/33820 · Note
• http://secunia.com/advisories/33937 · Note