CVE-2011-0178: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2011-0178: The FSFindFolder API in CarbonCore in Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.7 provides a world-readable directory in r...

The FSFindFolder API in CarbonCore in Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.7 provides a world-readable directory in response to a call with the kTemporaryFolderType flag, which allows local users to obtain potentially sensitive information by accessing this directory.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 00:46 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This vulnerability affects legacy Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.7. A system API could return a temporary folder that was readable by all local users, creating a risk that sensitive temporary data could be exposed on shared or multi-user Macs. Exposure is most likely on legacy Mac OS X systems older than 10.6.7, especially shared workstations or systems with multiple local users. Modern supported macOS versions are not identified as affected in the provided sources. Treat this as a legacy exposure issue. It is not documented as remotely exploitable or actively exploited, but shared outdated Macs could leak sensitive temporary data between local users. Prioritize removal or update of pre-10.6.7 systems. Mitigation focus: Apply Apple’s Mac OS X 10.6.7 security update or later vendor guidance.; Retire or isolate unsupported Mac OS X systems that cannot be updated.; Review shared-user Macs for unnecessary local accounts..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 13:28 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Mar 23, 2011, 01:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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