What is the severity of CVE-2008-0987?

CVE-2008-0987 is classified as high severity due to the potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0987?

To mitigate CVE-2008-0987, update to the latest version of Apple Aperture or iPhoto that addresses this vulnerability.

Which software is affected by CVE-2008-0987?

CVE-2008-0987 affects Apple Aperture 2 and iPhoto version 7.1.2 on Mac OS X 10.5.2.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-0987?

CVE-2008-0987 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability related to Adobe Digital Negative (DNG) image processing.

Can CVE-2008-0987 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-0987 can be exploited remotely through a crafted DNG image.

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CVE-2008-0987

medium

6.8

CWE

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18/3/2008

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-0987: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Mar 18 2008(Updated: )

Stack-based buffer overflow in Image Raw in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.2, and Digital Camera RAW Compatibility before Update 2.0 for Aperture 2 and iPhoto 7.1.2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Adobe Digital Negative (DNG) image.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
macOS Yosemite	=10.5.2
Apple Mac OS X Server	=10.5.2
Apple Aperture	=2
Apple iPhoto	=7.1.2

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-2008-0987?
CVE-2008-0987 is classified as high severity due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0987?
To mitigate CVE-2008-0987, update to the latest version of Apple Aperture or iPhoto that addresses this vulnerability.
Which software is affected by CVE-2008-0987?
CVE-2008-0987 affects Apple Aperture 2 and iPhoto version 7.1.2 on Mac OS X 10.5.2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-0987?
CVE-2008-0987 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability related to Adobe Digital Negative (DNG) image processing.
Can CVE-2008-0987 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-0987 can be exploited remotely through a crafted DNG image.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-0987?
CVE-2008-0987 is classified as high severity due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0987?
To mitigate CVE-2008-0987, update to the latest version of Apple Aperture or iPhoto that addresses this vulnerability.
Which software is affected by CVE-2008-0987?
CVE-2008-0987 affects Apple Aperture 2 and iPhoto version 7.1.2 on Mac OS X 10.5.2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-0987?
CVE-2008-0987 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability related to Adobe Digital Negative (DNG) image processing.
Can CVE-2008-0987 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-0987 can be exploited remotely through a crafted DNG image.