CVE-2008-0729
First published: Tue Feb 12 2008(Updated: )
Mobile Safari on Apple iPhone 1.1.2 and 1.1.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion and device crash) via certain JavaScript code that constructs a long string and an array containing long string elements, possibly a related issue to CVE-2006-3677. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iPhone | =1.1.3 | |
| iPhone OS | =1.1.2 | |
| Safari |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27442
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3630
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39998
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4978
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/492225/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/487607/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-0729?
CVE-2008-0729 is considered a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to memory exhaustion and device crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0729?
To mitigate CVE-2008-0729, it is recommended to update to a version of iPhone OS that is not affected by this vulnerability.
Which devices are affected by CVE-2008-0729?
CVE-2008-0729 affects Apple iPhone devices running iPhone OS versions 1.1.2 and 1.1.3.
What type of attack does CVE-2008-0729 involve?
CVE-2008-0729 involves a remote denial of service attack using specific JavaScript code.
Is CVE-2008-0729 related to any other vulnerabilities?
CVE-2008-0729 may be related to CVE-2006-3677, as both involve similar issues with memory handling.
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