First published: Tue Mar 18 2008(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow in AppKit in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application termination) and execute arbitrary code via a crafted PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file that is not properly handled when querying a network printer.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Apple Mac OS X Server | =10.4.11 | |
macOS Yosemite | =10.4.11 |
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CVE-2008-0997 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote execution of arbitrary code.
To fix CVE-2008-0997, update your Apple Mac OS X to a version that addresses this vulnerability.
CVE-2008-0997 affects Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4.11.
CVE-2008-0997 facilitates user-assisted remote attacks that can result in denial of service or arbitrary code execution.
Yes, exploitation of CVE-2008-0997 requires user interaction to open a crafted PostScript Printer Description file.