What is the severity of CVE-2008-0048?

CVE-2008-0048 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0048?

To fix CVE-2008-0048, users should upgrade their Apple Mac OS X to a version beyond 10.4.11 where the vulnerability has been addressed.

Who is affected by CVE-2008-0048?

CVE-2008-0048 affects users running Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11, including both server and desktop versions.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-0048?

CVE-2008-0048 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability related to the NSDocument API.

Can CVE-2008-0048 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-0048 can potentially be exploited remotely by context-dependent attackers through specially crafted file names.

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CVE-2008-0048

medium

6.8

CWE

119

18/3/2008

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-0048: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Mar 18 2008(Updated: )

Stack-based buffer overflow in AppKit in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via the a long file name to the NSDocument API.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple macOS Server	=10.4.11
Apple iOS and macOS	=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-2008-0048?
CVE-2008-0048 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0048?
To fix CVE-2008-0048, users should upgrade their Apple Mac OS X to a version beyond 10.4.11 where the vulnerability has been addressed.
Who is affected by CVE-2008-0048?
CVE-2008-0048 affects users running Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11, including both server and desktop versions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-0048?
CVE-2008-0048 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability related to the NSDocument API.
Can CVE-2008-0048 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-0048 can potentially be exploited remotely by context-dependent attackers through specially crafted file names.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-0048?
CVE-2008-0048 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0048?
To fix CVE-2008-0048, users should upgrade their Apple Mac OS X to a version beyond 10.4.11 where the vulnerability has been addressed.
Who is affected by CVE-2008-0048?
CVE-2008-0048 affects users running Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11, including both server and desktop versions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-0048?
CVE-2008-0048 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability related to the NSDocument API.
Can CVE-2008-0048 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-0048 can potentially be exploited remotely by context-dependent attackers through specially crafted file names.