CVE-2009-0014

Description

Folder Manager in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.6 uses insecure default permissions when recreating a Downloads folder after it has been deleted, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions and read the Downloads folder.

Category

2.1
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Vendor Advisory apple.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33820 vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/33937 third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33759 vdb entry
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3438
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Feb/msg00000.html patch vendor advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0422 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-0014?
CVE-2009-0014 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2009-0014?
To fix CVE-2009-0014, 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-2009-0014 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2009-0014 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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