# CVE-2008-0998: Unspecified vulnerability in NetCfgTool in the System Configuration component in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.2 allows local users to byp

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2008-03-18 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Unspecified vulnerability in NetCfgTool in the System Configuration component in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.2 allows local users to bypass authorization and execute arbitrary code via crafted distributed objects.

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28304
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41281
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-079A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0924/references
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29420
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Mar/msg00001.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28385
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307562
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019674

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