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2.6

Apple Mac OS X 10.6.8 allows updates to run code

CVE-2011-3224 · published 15 years ago
Summary

Mac OS X versions up to 10.6.8 download help documentation over an unencrypted web connection. An attacker who can intercept that traffic could send a malicious file that the system would execute. Install the latest Apple security patches or disable automatic help updates to eliminate the risk.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
apple mac_os_x <= 10.6.8
10.0
10.0.0
10.0.1
10.0.2
10.0.3
10.0.4
10.1
10.1.0
10.1.1
10.1.2
10.1.3
54 more version ranges
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
apple mac_os_x_server <= 10.6.8
10.0
10.0.0
10.0.1
10.0.2
10.0.3
10.0.4
10.1
10.1.0
10.1.1
10.1.2
10.1.3
54 more version ranges
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
The User Documentation component in Apple Mac OS X through 10.6.8 uses http sessions for updates to App Store help information, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code by...
The User Documentation component in Apple Mac OS X through 10.6.8 uses http sessions for updates to App Store help information, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code by spoofing the http server.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
2.6 Low
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published14 Oct 2011
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2011-3224 · NVD
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