CVE-2008-4214 json
Unspecified vulnerability in Script Editor in Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.5 allows local users to cause the scripting dictionary to be writte…
published 2008-10-10 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-4197
- 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 24%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Unspecified vulnerability in Script Editor in Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.5 allows local users to cause the scripting dictionary to be written to arbitrary locations, related to an "insecure file operation" on temporary files.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 24% 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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securityfocus.com
/bid/31681
vdb-entry, patch
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/31716
vdb-entry, patch
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2008/Oct/msg00001.html
vendor-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/32222
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/kb/HT3216
vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/45786
vdb-entry
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securitytracker.com
/id?1021029
vdb-entry
-
vupen.com
/english/advisories/2008/2780
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-4214
- NVD CVE-2008-4214
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