Vulnerability Description
Apple Mac OS X does not properly verify the authenticity of updates, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse update, as demonstrated by evilgrade and DNS cache poisoning.
CVSS Score
8.1
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | >= 10.0.0, <= 10.5.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2008-07/0250.htmlBroken Link
- http://www.infobyte.com.ar/down/Francisco%20Amato%20-%20evilgrade%20-%20ENG.pdfBroken Link
- http://www.infobyte.com.ar/down/isr-evilgrade-1.0.0.tar.gzBroken Link
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2008-07/0250.htmlBroken Link
- http://www.infobyte.com.ar/down/Francisco%20Amato%20-%20evilgrade%20-%20ENG.pdfBroken Link
- http://www.infobyte.com.ar/down/isr-evilgrade-1.0.0.tar.gzBroken Link
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-3438?
CVE-2008-3438 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). Apple Mac OS X does not properly verify the authenticity of updates, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse update, as demonstrated by evilgrade and DNS ...
How severe is CVE-2008-3438?
CVE-2008-3438 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-3438?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X.