Vulnerability Details : CVE-2008-0989
Format string vulnerability in mDNSResponderHelper in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.2 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the local hostname.
Vulnerability category: OverflowExecute code
Products affected by CVE-2008-0989
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2008-0989
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2008-0989
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.9
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.4
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10.0
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2008-0989
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The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2008-0989
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http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-079A.html
Page Not Found | CISAUS Government Resource
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019662
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28304
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41292
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Mar/msg00001.html
Patch
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http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307562
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28339
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0924/references
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