CVE-2008-2309 describes an incomplete blacklist vulnerability in Apple Mac OS X before version 10.5.4, affecting both client and server editions. This flaw allows user-assisted remote code execution through specially crafted .xht or .xhtm files, bypassing security warnings in the Download Validation (10.4) or Quarantine (10.5) features. With a CVSS score of 6.8, this vulnerability has a medium attack complexity and could lead to partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion, and it is not listed in CISA's KEV catalog.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
10.4.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
10.4.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
10.4.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
10.4.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
10.4.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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