Vulnerability Description
Mail in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5, when an IPv6 SMTP server is used, does not properly initialize memory, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash), or obtain sensitive information (memory contents) in opportunistic circumstances, by sending an e-mail message.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.0 |
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?1020140Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29412
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29500
- 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/42723
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//May/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30430Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020140Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29412
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29500
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-150A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1697Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1576?
CVE-2008-1576 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Mail in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5, when an IPv6 SMTP server is used, does not properly initialize memory, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (ap...
How severe is CVE-2008-1576?
CVE-2008-1576 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-1576?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X.