CVE-2009-0014: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-0014: Folder Manager in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.6 uses insecure default permissions when recreating a Downloads folde...

Folder Manager in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.6 uses insecure default permissions when recreating a Downloads folder after it has been deleted, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions and read the Downloads folder.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 04:17 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This is a legacy Apple Mac OS X 10.5.6 permissions flaw. If a user's Downloads folder was deleted and recreated, it could be created with permissions that let another local user read its contents. Exposure is limited to systems running Apple Mac OS X 10.5.6 where a Downloads folder was deleted and recreated. Risk is higher on shared, kiosk, lab, or multi-user Macs. Treat as low urgency unless legacy shared Macs still exist. The business concern is local privacy exposure, not broad remote compromise. Mitigation focus: Apply the relevant Apple security update or vendor-recommended OS update.; Retire or isolate unsupported Mac OS X 10.5.6 systems.; Review user Downloads folder permissions on shared Macs..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 11:23 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 13, 2009, 00:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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