Vulnerability Description
Multiple integer overflows in the kernel in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5.6 on Intel platforms allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted call to (1) i386_set_ldt or (2) i386_get_ldt.
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.5.5 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | <= 10.5.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008//Dec/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33179Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3338Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32839
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32879
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021403
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-350A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3444
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008//Dec/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33179Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3338Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32839
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32879
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021403
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-350A.htmlUS Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4218?
CVE-2008-4218 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Multiple integer overflows in the kernel in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5.6 on Intel platforms allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted call to (1) i386_set_ldt or (2) i386_get_ldt.
How severe is CVE-2008-4218?
CVE-2008-4218 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-4218?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.