CVE-2008-1032
CVE-2008-1032 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Apple Mac Os X
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-1032?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2008-1032?
- CVE-2008-1032 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2008-1032 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-1032?
- CVE-2008-1032 primarily affects Apple Mac Os X. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-1032?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2008-1032 published?
- CVE-2008-1032 was published on 2008-06-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//May/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30430
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020137
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29412
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29481
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-150A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1697
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42711
Affected products (8)
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.4.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.4.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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