CVE-2008-0046

Name: CVE-2008-0046
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-03-18T22:44:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.14%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-0046 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Application Firewall in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.2 has an incorrect German translation for the "Set access for specific services and applications" radio button that might cause the user to believe that the button is used to restrict access only to specific services and applications, which might allow attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.. EPSS estimates a 2.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Application Firewall in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.2 has an incorrect German translation for the "Set access for specific services and applications" radio button that might cause the user to believe that the button is used to restrict access only to specific services and applications, which might allow attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.14%

79.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	10.5.2
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.5.2

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 18, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-0046?

How severe is CVE-2008-0046?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-0046 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0046?

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Source: NVD / NIST