CVE-2008-2311 json
Launch Services in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5, when Open Safe Files is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a sym…
published 2008-07-01 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-2307
- cvss
- 7.6
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 3.0%
- EPSS 3.0% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 87%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Launch Services in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5, when Open Safe Files is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a symlink attack, probably related to a race condition and automatic execution of a downloaded file.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
2.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 87% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.6 | AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
References
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support.apple.com
/kb/HT2163
patch
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2008//Jun/msg00002.html
vendor-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/30802
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2008/1981/references
vdb-entry
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securitytracker.com
/id?1020393
vdb-entry
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/43495
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/30018
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-2311
- NVD CVE-2008-2311
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