What is the severity of CVE-2008-1028?

CVE-2008-1028 is considered a critical vulnerability allowing remote code execution or denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1028?

To mitigate CVE-2008-1028, update your Apple Mac OS X to version 10.5 or later, as this version contains the necessary security fixes.

Which versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2008-1028?

CVE-2008-1028 affects Apple Mac OS X versions prior to 10.5, specifically 10.4.11.

What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2008-1028?

CVE-2008-1028 can be exploited by user-assisted attacks through opening crafted document files.

Is there a known way to prevent exploitation of CVE-2008-1028?

The best prevention against CVE-2008-1028 is to avoid opening unknown or untrusted document files and to keep your system updated.

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CVE-2008-1028

critical

9.3

CWE

2/6/2008

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-1028: Input Validation

First published: Mon Jun 02 2008(Updated: )

Unspecified vulnerability in AppKit in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted document file, as demonstrated by opening the document with TextEdit.

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1028?
CVE-2008-1028 is considered a critical vulnerability allowing remote code execution or denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1028?
To mitigate CVE-2008-1028, update your Apple Mac OS X to version 10.5 or later, as this version contains the necessary security fixes.
Which versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2008-1028?
CVE-2008-1028 affects Apple Mac OS X versions prior to 10.5, specifically 10.4.11.
What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2008-1028?
CVE-2008-1028 can be exploited by user-assisted attacks through opening crafted document files.
Is there a known way to prevent exploitation of CVE-2008-1028?
The best prevention against CVE-2008-1028 is to avoid opening unknown or untrusted document files and to keep your system updated.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1028?
CVE-2008-1028 is considered a critical vulnerability allowing remote code execution or denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1028?
To mitigate CVE-2008-1028, update your Apple Mac OS X to version 10.5 or later, as this version contains the necessary security fixes.
Which versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2008-1028?
CVE-2008-1028 affects Apple Mac OS X versions prior to 10.5, specifically 10.4.11.
What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2008-1028?
CVE-2008-1028 can be exploited by user-assisted attacks through opening crafted document files.
Is there a known way to prevent exploitation of CVE-2008-1028?
The best prevention against CVE-2008-1028 is to avoid opening unknown or untrusted document files and to keep your system updated.