CVE-2008-3637 — HIGH (8.8) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

The Hash-based Message Authentication Code (HMAC) provider in Java on Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11, 10.5.4, and 10.5.5 uses an uninitialized variable, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted applet, related to an "error checking issue."

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	10.4.11
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.4.11

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-665

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00007.htmlMailing List
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00008.htmlMailing List
http://secunia.com/advisories/32018Broken LinkVendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3178Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3179Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31379Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020943Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45396Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00007.htmlMailing List
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00008.htmlMailing List
http://secunia.com/advisories/32018Broken LinkVendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3178Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3179Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31379Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020943Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2008-3637?

CVE-2008-3637 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The Hash-based Message Authentication Code (HMAC) provider in Java on Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11, 10.5.4, and 10.5.5 uses an uninitialized variable, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code...

How severe is CVE-2008-3637?

CVE-2008-3637 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2008-3637?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.