CVE-2008-1573: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Jun 02 2008(Updated: )
The BMP and GIF image decoding engine in ImageIO in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5.3 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information (memory contents) via a crafted (1) BMP or (2) GIF image, which causes an out-of-bounds read.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.11 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | <=10.5.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.1 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5 | |
| Apple macOS Server | <=10.5.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.11 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//May/msg00001.html
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-150A.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29412
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020144
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30430
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29513
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30775
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//Jun/msg00001.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1882/references
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1697
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42721
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1573?
CVE-2008-1573 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential exposure of sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1573?
To fix CVE-2008-1573, update your Apple Mac OS X to version 10.5.3 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2008-1573?
CVE-2008-1573 affects Apple Mac OS X versions prior to 10.5.3 and includes both client and server variants.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2008-1573?
CVE-2008-1573 allows attackers to conduct crafted image attacks that lead to out-of-bounds reading, potentially exposing memory contents.
Is CVE-2008-1573 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-1573 can be exploited remotely via specially crafted BMP or GIF images.
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