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CVE-2008-2311

HIGH CVSS: 7.6 Published: 2008-07-01 Modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Launch Services in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5, when Open Safe Files is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a symlink attack, probably related to a race condition and automatic execution of a downloaded file.

Affected Platforms

Apple Mac Os X ServerApple Mac Os X

Weakness Type

CWE-59, CWE-362

References