Vulnerability Description
Apple iCal 3.0.1 on Mac OS X allows remote CalDAV servers, and user-assisted remote attackers, to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a .ics file containing (1) a large 16-bit integer on a TRIGGER line, or (2) a large integer in a COUNT field on an RRULE line.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.5.1 |
| Apple | Ical | 3.0.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3901
- http://www.coresecurity.com/?action=item&id=2219Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/492414/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/492638/100/100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/492682/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28629
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28632Exploit
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020094
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1601
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42569
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3901
- http://www.coresecurity.com/?action=item&id=2219Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/492414/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/492638/100/100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/492682/100/0/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-2006?
CVE-2008-2006 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Apple iCal 3.0.1 on Mac OS X allows remote CalDAV servers, and user-assisted remote attackers, to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) or possibly execute arbitra...
How severe is CVE-2008-2006?
CVE-2008-2006 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-2006?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Ical.