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CVE-2008-2311

HIGH · CVSS 7.6 EPSS 2.97%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2008-07-01 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.6. It may be remotely exploitable.

CVE
CVE-2008-2311
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.6
EPSS
2.97%

Original NVD 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.