CVE-2008-1032

Name: CVE-2008-1032
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-06-02T21:30:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.19%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-1032 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Incomplete blacklist vulnerability in CoreTypes in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5.3 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an (1) Automator, (2) Help, (3) Safari, or (4) Terminal content type for a downloadable object, which does not trigger a "potentially unsafe" warning message in (a) the Download Validation feature in Mac OS X 10.4 or (b) the Quarantine feature in Mac OS X 10.5.. EPSS estimates a 4.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Incomplete blacklist vulnerability in CoreTypes in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5.3 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an (1) Automator, (2) Help, (3) Safari, or (4) Terminal content type for a downloadable object, which does not trigger a "potentially unsafe" warning message in (a) the Download Validation feature in Mac OS X 10.4 or (b) the Quarantine feature in Mac OS X 10.5.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.19%

89.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	10.4.11
Apple	Mac Os X	10.5
Apple	Mac Os X	10.5.1
Apple	Mac Os X	10.5.2
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.4.11
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.5
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.5.1
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.5.2

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//May/msg00001.htmlPatch
http://secunia.com/advisories/30430Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1020137
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29412Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29481
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-150A.htmlPatch, US Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1697Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42711
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//May/msg00001.htmlPatch
http://secunia.com/advisories/30430Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1020137
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29412Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29481
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-150A.htmlPatch, US Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1697Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42711

Timeline

Published: Jun 2, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-1032?

How severe is CVE-2008-1032?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-1032 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1032?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST