CVE-2008-2330

Description

slapconfig in Directory Services in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 through 10.5.4 allows local users to select a readable output file into which the server password will be written by an OpenLDAP system administrator, related to the mkfifo function, aka an "insecure file operation issue."

Category

4.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.07%
Vendor Advisory apple.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31189 patch vdb entry
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00005.html patch vendor advisory
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-260A.html third party advisory us government resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2584 vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/31882 third party advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1020874 vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45164 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-2330?
CVE-2008-2330 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-2330?
To fix CVE-2008-2330, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2008-2330 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2008-2330 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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