CVE-2008-0039: Code Injection
Published Feb 12, 2008
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in Mail in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted file:// URL.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.11
Apple Mail
Remediation
Event History
Feb 12, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
08:00 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2008-0039?
CVE-2008-0039 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands.
2
How do I fix CVE-2008-0039?
To mitigate CVE-2008-0039, users should update Apple Mail to the latest version or apply available security patches for Mac OS X 10.4.11.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2008-0039?
CVE-2008-0039 affects Apple Mail on Mac OS X 10.4.11.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2008-0039 involve?
CVE-2008-0039 involves a remote code execution attack via a specially crafted file:// URL.
5
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2008-0039?
As a workaround for CVE-2008-0039, users can avoid opening suspicious emails or file links until a patch is applied.