CVE-2008-3618

Name: CVE-2008-3618
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-09-16T23:00:01.243+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.71%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-3618 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The File Sharing pane in the Sharing preference pane in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 through 10.5.4 does not inform users that the complete contents of their own home directories are shared for their own use, which might allow attackers to leverage other vulnerabilities and access files for which sharing was unintended.. EPSS estimates a 1.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The File Sharing pane in the Sharing preference pane in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 through 10.5.4 does not inform users that the complete contents of their own home directories are shared for their own use, which might allow attackers to leverage other vulnerabilities and access files for which sharing was unintended.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.71%

74.5th 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
Apple	Mac Os X	10.5.1
Apple	Mac Os X	10.5.2
Apple	Mac Os X	10.5.3
Apple	Mac Os X	10.5.4

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00005.htmlPatch
http://securitytracker.com/id?1020883
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/126787Patch, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31189Patch
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-260A.htmlUS Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2584
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45175
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00005.htmlPatch
http://securitytracker.com/id?1020883
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/126787Patch, US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31189Patch
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-260A.htmlUS Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2584
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45175

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-3618?

How severe is CVE-2008-3618?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-3618 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3618?

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