Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Feb 12, 2008· Updated Jun 16, 2026
CVE-2008-0038
CVE-2008-0038
Description
Launch Services in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 through 10.5.1 allows an uninstalled application to be launched if it is in a Time Machine backup, which might allow local users to bypass intended security restrictions or exploit vulnerabilities in the application.
Affected products
3cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 2 more
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- (no CPE)range: 10.5 - 10.5.1
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
7- lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Feb/msg00002.htmlnvdPatch
- www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-043B.htmlnvdUS Government Resource
- docs.info.apple.com/article.htmlnvd
- secunia.com/advisories/28891nvd
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/27736nvd
- www.securitytracker.com/idnvd
- www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0495/referencesnvd
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