Vulnerability Description
The kernel in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5.6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and system halt) by running an application that is dynamically linked to libraries on an NFS server, related to occurrence of an exception in this application.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
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/32873
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021404
- 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/32873
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021404
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-350A.htmlUS Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4219?
CVE-2008-4219 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The kernel in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5.6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and system halt) by running an application that is dynamically linked to libraries on an NFS s...
How severe is CVE-2008-4219?
CVE-2008-4219 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-4219?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.