CVE-2008-2324 json
The Repair Permissions tool in Disk Utility in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 adds the setuid bit to the emacs executable file, which allows local…
published 2008-08-04 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-2320
- cvss
- 4.6
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.3%
- EPSS 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 27%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The Repair Permissions tool in Disk Utility in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 adds the setuid bit to the emacs executable file, which allows local users to gain privileges by executing commands within emacs.
Exploit prediction
0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 27% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.6 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-264 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce//2008/Jul/msg00003.html
vendor-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/31326
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2008/2268
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/30492
vdb-entry
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/44132
vdb-entry
-
securitytracker.com
/id?1020605
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/30483
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-2324
- NVD CVE-2008-2324
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