CWE
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-1577

First published: Mon Jun 02 2008(Updated: )

Unspecified vulnerability in the Pixlet codec in Apple Pixlet Video in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted movie file, related to "multiple memory corruption issues."

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple macOS Server=10.5.2
Apple macOS Server=10.4.11
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.1
Apple macOS Server=10.5.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.11
Apple macOS Server=10.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-1577?

    CVE-2008-1577 is classified as a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-1577?

    To fix CVE-2008-1577, upgrade your system to a version of Mac OS X that is 10.5.3 or later.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2008-1577?

    CVE-2008-1577 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.4.11 and 10.5.1 to 10.5.2.

  • Can CVE-2008-1577 be exploited through file types?

    Yes, CVE-2008-1577 can be exploited by sending a specially crafted movie file.

  • What are the potential consequences of CVE-2008-1577?

    The consequences of CVE-2008-1577 include potential arbitrary code execution and application crashes.

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