CVE-2003-0876: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2003-0876: Finder in Mac OS X 10.2.8 and earlier sets global read/write/execute permissions on directories when they a...

Finder in Mac OS X 10.2.8 and earlier sets global read/write/execute permissions on directories when they are dragged (copied) from a mounted volume such as a disk image (DMG), which could cause the directories to have less restrictive permissions than intended.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 02:05 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a legacy Mac OS X Finder permissions issue. On Mac OS X 10.2.8 and earlier, copying directories from mounted volumes such as DMG files could make those directories world-readable, writable, and executable, exposing or weakening local file access controls. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Mac OS X 10.2.8 and earlier systems that used Finder to copy directories from mounted volumes such as disk images. Treat as a legacy hygiene and data-exposure issue, not an internet-scale emergency based on the provided evidence. Prioritize if old Mac systems still handle sensitive data or shared user access. Mitigation focus: Check vendor or archival advisory guidance for corrected Finder or Mac OS X versions.; Retire, isolate, or tightly control any remaining Mac OS X 10.2.8 and earlier systems.; Review copied directories and restore least-privilege permissions where overly broad permissions exist..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 08:14 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 30, 2003, 05:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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macos-insecure-file-permissions(13537)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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