Vulnerability Description
Unspecified vulnerability in NFS in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 through 10.5.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system shutdown) or execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors related to mbuf chains that trigger memory corruption.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307430
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Feb/msg00002.htmlPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28891
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27736
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019362
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-043B.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0495/references
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307430
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Feb/msg00002.htmlPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28891
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27736
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019362
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-043B.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0495/references
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-0040?
CVE-2008-0040 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Unspecified vulnerability in NFS in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 through 10.5.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system shutdown) or execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors related to m...
How severe is CVE-2008-0040?
CVE-2008-0040 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-0040?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X.