Vulnerability Description
Unspecified vulnerability in Finder in Mac OS X 10.5.5 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (continuous termination and restart) via a crafted Desktop file that generates an error when producing its icon, related to an "error recovery issue."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.5.5 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.5.5 |
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Oct/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32222Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3216Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31681Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31720Patch
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021024
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2780
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45780
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Oct/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32222Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3216Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31681Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31720Patch
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021024
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2780
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-3643?
CVE-2008-3643 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Unspecified vulnerability in Finder in Mac OS X 10.5.5 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (continuous termination and restart) via a crafted Desktop file that generates an err...
How severe is CVE-2008-3643?
CVE-2008-3643 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-3643?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.