Alias files in sandbox don't provide access to real file

Originator:doug
Number:rdar://13218243 Date Originated:
Status: Resolved:
Product:Mac OS X SDK Product Version:10.8
Classification:Enhancement Reproducible:Always
 
Summary:
Dragging a file into a sandbox app or opening the file through powerbox doesn't give access to the actual file.

Steps to Reproduce:
Drag an alias into a sandboxed app that accepts dragging and then try to open the file the alias refers too.

Expected Results:
Access to the real file

Actual Results:
Sandbox error

Regression:
Sandboxing

Notes:
A user dragging an alias file into an app should count as user intent to give access to the real file.

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