CVE-2011-0178

Name: CVE-2011-0178
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2011-03-23T02:00:04.173+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.33%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2011-0178 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The FSFindFolder API in CarbonCore in Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.7 provides a world-readable directory in response to a call with the kTemporaryFolderType flag, which allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive information by accessing this directory.. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The FSFindFolder API in CarbonCore in Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.7 provides a world-readable directory in response to a call with the kTemporaryFolderType flag, which allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive information by accessing this directory.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.33%

25.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	<= 10.6.6
Apple	Mac Os X	10.6.0
Apple	Mac Os X	10.6.1
Apple	Mac Os X	10.6.2
Apple	Mac Os X	10.6.3
Apple	Mac Os X	10.6.4
Apple	Mac Os X	10.6.5
Apple	Carboncore	All versions
Apple	Mac Os X Server	<= 10.6.6
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.6.0
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.6.1
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.6.2
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.6.3
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.6.4
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.6.5

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2011/Mar/msg00006.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4581Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2011/Mar/msg00006.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4581Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 23, 2011
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-0178?

How severe is CVE-2011-0178?

Severity scoring for CVE-2011-0178 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2011-0178?

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