Vulnerability Description
The BMP and GIF image decoding engine in ImageIO in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5.3 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information (memory contents) via a crafted (1) BMP or (2) GIF image, which causes an out-of-bounds read.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.5.2 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | <= 10.5.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//Jun/msg00001.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//May/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30430Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30775Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020144Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29412
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29513
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-150A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1697Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1882/referencesVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42721
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//Jun/msg00001.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//May/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30430Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30775Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1573?
CVE-2008-1573 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). The BMP and GIF image decoding engine in ImageIO in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5.3 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information (memory contents) via a crafted (1) BMP or (2) GIF image, which...
How severe is CVE-2008-1573?
CVE-2008-1573 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-1573?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.