Vulnerability Description
The strptime API in Libsystem in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5.6 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted date string, related to improper memory allocation.
CVSS Score
HIGH
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/32881
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021406
- 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/32881
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021406
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-350A.htmlUS Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4221?
CVE-2008-4221 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). The strptime API in Libsystem in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5.6 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a ...
How severe is CVE-2008-4221?
CVE-2008-4221 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-2008-4221?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.