What is the severity of CVE-2008-0992?

CVE-2008-0992 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0992?

To address CVE-2008-0992, users should apply the security updates provided by Apple for Mac OS X 10.5.2.

Who is affected by CVE-2008-0992?

CVE-2008-0992 affects users of Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.2 and Mac OS X 10.5.2.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-0992?

CVE-2008-0992 is an array index error vulnerability that can be exploited via specially crafted archive files.

What could an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2008-0992?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2008-0992 could execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

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CVE-2008-0992

medium

5.8

CWE

119

18/3/2008

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-0992: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Mar 18 2008(Updated: )

Array index error in pax in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.2 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via an archive with a crafted length value.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

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

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-0992?
CVE-2008-0992 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0992?
To address CVE-2008-0992, users should apply the security updates provided by Apple for Mac OS X 10.5.2.
Who is affected by CVE-2008-0992?
CVE-2008-0992 affects users of Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.2 and Mac OS X 10.5.2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-0992?
CVE-2008-0992 is an array index error vulnerability that can be exploited via specially crafted archive files.
What could an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2008-0992?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2008-0992 could execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-0992?
CVE-2008-0992 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0992?
To address CVE-2008-0992, users should apply the security updates provided by Apple for Mac OS X 10.5.2.
Who is affected by CVE-2008-0992?
CVE-2008-0992 affects users of Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.2 and Mac OS X 10.5.2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-0992?
CVE-2008-0992 is an array index error vulnerability that can be exploited via specially crafted archive files.
What could an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2008-0992?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2008-0992 could execute arbitrary code on the affected system.