CVE-2008-1571: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-1571: Directory traversal vulnerability in the embedded web server in Image Capture in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5...

Directory traversal vulnerability in the embedded web server in Image Capture in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via directory traversal sequences in the URI.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 08:24 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This older Apple Mac OS X issue could let a remote attacker read files through Image Capture’s embedded web server using directory traversal in a URL. The source bundle identifies affected systems only as Mac OS X before 10.5. Business urgency is mainly for legacy asset discovery and retirement, not broad modern exposure. Exposure is most likely on legacy Mac OS X systems earlier than 10.5 where Image Capture’s embedded web server is installed and reachable. Modern Apple platforms are not identified as affected in the provided sources. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless an affected Mac is still reachable on a trusted or untrusted network. Prioritize systems handling sensitive files, shared networks, or unmanaged legacy environments. Mitigation focus: Identify any Mac OS X systems earlier than 10.5.; Consult Apple advisory APPLE-SA-2008-05-28 for the official fix path.; Upgrade or retire affected legacy Mac OS X hosts where possible..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 18:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 2, 2008, 14:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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macosx-imagecapture-directory-traversal(42718)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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