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CVE-2008-2309

UnknownEPSS 2.55%

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CVE-2008-2309 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Incomplete blacklist vulnerability in CoreTypes in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5.4 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a (1) .xht or (2) .xhtm file, 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 2.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Incomplete blacklist vulnerability in CoreTypes in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5.4 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a (1) .xht or (2) .xhtm file, 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
2.55%

83.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AppleMac Os X10.4.1
AppleMac Os X10.4.2
AppleMac Os X10.4.3
AppleMac Os X10.4.4
AppleMac Os X10.4.5
AppleMac Os X10.4.6
AppleMac Os X10.4.7
AppleMac Os X10.4.8
AppleMac Os X10.4.9
AppleMac Os X10.4.10
AppleMac Os X10.4.11
AppleMac Os X10.5
AppleMac Os X10.5.1
AppleMac Os X10.5.2
AppleMac Os X10.5.3
AppleMac Os X Server10.4.1
AppleMac Os X Server10.4.2
AppleMac Os X Server10.4.3
AppleMac Os X Server10.4.4
AppleMac Os X Server10.4.5
AppleMac Os X Server10.4.6
AppleMac Os X Server10.4.7
AppleMac Os X Server10.4.8
AppleMac Os X Server10.4.9
AppleMac Os X Server10.4.10
AppleMac Os X Server10.4.11
AppleMac Os X Server10.5
AppleMac Os X Server10.5.1
AppleMac Os X Server10.5.2
AppleMac Os X Server10.5.3

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-2309?
Incomplete blacklist vulnerability in CoreTypes in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5.4 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a (1) .xht or (2) .xhtm file, 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.
How severe is CVE-2008-2309?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-2309 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.55% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2309?
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