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CVE-2008-2330

4.9 · MEDIUM

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 admin…

Published Sep 16, 2008appleCWE-200EPSS 0.34%

Overview

CVE-2008-2330 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting apple mac_os_x_server. It was published on September 16, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apple. Update mac_os_x_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2330?

CVE-2008-2330 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting apple mac_os_x_server. It was published on September 16, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2008-2330?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-2330?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apple. Update mac_os_x_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-2330?

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