CVE-2008-4217

Critical

Description

Integer signedness error in BOM in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the headers in a crafted CPIO archive, leading to a stack-based buffer overflow.

SeverityCritical
CVSS9.3
Exploit probability—
ProductApple Mac Os X
PublishedDec 17, 2008
First seenDec 17, 2008

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
apple mac_os_xv ≤ 10.5.5, 10.4.11, 10.5, 10.5.1, 10.5.2, 10.5.3, 10.5.4—
apple mac_os_x_serverv ≤ 10.5.5, 10.4.11, 10.5, 10.5.1, 10.5.2, 10.5.3, 10.5.4—

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CVE-2008-4217 · Apple Mac Os X · Dark Radar