Vulnerability Description
Integer signedness error in (1) QuickLook in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.5 and (2) Office Viewer in Apple iPhone OS 1.0 through 2.1 and iPhone OS for iPod touch 1.1 through 2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application termination) and execute arbitrary code via a crafted Microsoft Excel file that triggers an out-of-bounds memory access, related to "handling of columns."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.5.5 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.5.5 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | 1.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Nov/msg00002.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Oct/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32222Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32756Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3216
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3318
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31681Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31707
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021027
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2780Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3232Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45784
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Nov/msg00002.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Oct/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32222Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4211?
CVE-2008-4211 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Integer signedness error in (1) QuickLook in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.5 and (2) Office Viewer in Apple iPhone OS 1.0 through 2.1 and iPhone OS for iPod touch 1.1 through 2.1 allows remote attackers to caus...
How severe is CVE-2008-4211?
CVE-2008-4211 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-4211?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server, Apple Iphone Os.