CVE-2008-3618 json
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…
published 2008-09-16 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-3604
- cvss
- 9.0
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.7%
- EPSS 1.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 77%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
1.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 77% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-264 Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00005.html
vendor-advisory, patch
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securityfocus.com
/bid/31189
vdb-entry, patch
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kb.cert.org
/vuls/id/126787
third-party-advisory, patch, us-government-resource
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us-cert.gov
/cas/techalerts/TA08-260A.html
third-party-advisory, us-government-resource
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2008/2584
vdb-entry
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securitytracker.com
/id?1020883
vdb-entry
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/45175
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-3618
- NVD CVE-2008-3618
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