What is the severity of CVE-2008-0044?

CVE-2008-0044 has a high severity due to its potential for remote code execution and application denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0044?

To mitigate CVE-2008-0044, update your Apple Mac OS X to the latest version provided by Apple.

What platforms are affected by CVE-2008-0044?

CVE-2008-0044 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.4.11 and 10.5.2.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-0044?

CVE-2008-0044 is identified as a buffer overflow vulnerability.

What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2008-0044?

Exploiting CVE-2008-0044 can lead to application crashes and the execution of arbitrary code on the affected system.

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CVE-2008-0044

medium

5.8

CWE

119

18/3/2008

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-0044: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Mar 18 2008(Updated: )

Multiple buffer overflows in AFP Client in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.2 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application termination) and execute arbitrary code via a crafted afp:// URL.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple Mac OS X Server	=10.5.2
Apple Mac OS X Server	=10.4.11
macOS Yosemite	=10.5.2
macOS Yosemite	=10.4.11

Remedy

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Mar/msg00001.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-0044?
CVE-2008-0044 has a high severity due to its potential for remote code execution and application denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0044?
To mitigate CVE-2008-0044, update your Apple Mac OS X to the latest version provided by Apple.
What platforms are affected by CVE-2008-0044?
CVE-2008-0044 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.4.11 and 10.5.2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-0044?
CVE-2008-0044 is identified as a buffer overflow vulnerability.
What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2008-0044?
Exploiting CVE-2008-0044 can lead to application crashes and the execution of arbitrary code on the affected system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-0044?
CVE-2008-0044 has a high severity due to its potential for remote code execution and application denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0044?
To mitigate CVE-2008-0044, update your Apple Mac OS X to the latest version provided by Apple.
What platforms are affected by CVE-2008-0044?
CVE-2008-0044 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.4.11 and 10.5.2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-0044?
CVE-2008-0044 is identified as a buffer overflow vulnerability.
What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2008-0044?
Exploiting CVE-2008-0044 can lead to application crashes and the execution of arbitrary code on the affected system.