Vulnerability Description
Integer underflow in Help Viewer in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted help:topic URL that triggers a buffer overflow.
CVSS Score
9.3
HIGH
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//May/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30430Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020138
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/566875US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29412
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29483
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-150A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1697Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42716
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//May/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30430Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020138
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/566875US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29412
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29483
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1034?
CVE-2008-1034 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Integer underflow in Help Viewer in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted help:topic URL that trig...
How severe is CVE-2008-1034?
CVE-2008-1034 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-1034?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X.