Vulnerability Details : CVE-2008-3642
Buffer overflow in ColorSync in Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application termination) and possibly execute arbitrary code via an image with a crafted ICC profile.
Vulnerability category: OverflowExecute codeDenial of service
Products affected by CVE-2008-3642
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.4.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.4.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2008-3642
4.29%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 91 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2008-3642
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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9.3
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
8.6
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10.0
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2008-3642
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2008-3642
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45778
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31715
Patch
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Nov/msg00001.html
Apple - Lists.apple.com
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Oct/msg00001.html
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3298
About the security content of Safari 3.2 - Apple Support
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2780
Webmail: access your OVH emails on ovhcloud.com | OVHcloud
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3216
About Security Update 2008-007 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021023
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31681
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