Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in CoreGraphics in Apple Safari before 3.2 on Windows, in iPhone OS 1.0 through 2.2.1, and in iPhone OS for iPod touch 1.1 through 2.2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted image, related to improper handling of color spaces.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows | xp |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | - |
| Apple | Safari | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008//Dec/msg00000.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Nov/msg00001.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Jun/msg00005.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32706
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33179
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3298Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3338
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3639
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32291
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021225
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-350A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3444
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1621
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008//Dec/msg00000.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Nov/msg00001.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-3623?
CVE-2008-3623 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in CoreGraphics in Apple Safari before 3.2 on Windows, in iPhone OS 1.0 through 2.2.1, and in iPhone OS for iPod touch 1.1 through 2.2.1 allows remote attackers to execute a...
How severe is CVE-2008-3623?
CVE-2008-3623 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-2008-3623?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, Apple Safari.