First published: Mon Jun 02 2008(Updated: )
Mail in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5, when an IPv6 SMTP server is used, does not properly initialize memory, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash), or obtain sensitive information (memory contents) in opportunistic circumstances, by sending an e-mail message.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
macOS Yosemite | =10.1 | |
macOS Yosemite | =10.0 | |
macOS Yosemite | =10.4 | |
macOS Yosemite | =10.2 | |
macOS Yosemite | =10.3 |
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CVE-2008-1576 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability allowing for potential remote code execution.
To fix CVE-2008-1576, users should upgrade to Mac OS X version 10.5 or later where the vulnerability is addressed.
CVE-2008-1576 affects Mac OS X versions 10.0 through 10.4.
CVE-2008-1576 may enable remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
Yes, CVE-2008-1576 could potentially allow attackers to access sensitive memory contents.