CVE-2008-1586: High severity apple ipod touch vulnerability

Published Nov 25, 2008
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Updated

ImageIO in Apple iPhone OS 1.0 through 2.1 and iPhone OS for iPod touch 1.1 through 2.1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and device reset) via a crafted TIFF image.

Affected Software

15 affected components
Apple iPod touch
apple iPhone OS
apple iPhone OS=1.0
apple iPhone OS=1.0.1
apple iPhone OS=1.0.2
apple iPhone OS=1.1
apple iPhone OS=1.1.1
apple iPhone OS=1.1.2
apple iPhone OS=1.1.3
apple iPhone OS=1.1.4
apple iPhone OS=1.1.5
apple iPhone OS=2.0
apple iPhone OS=2.0.1
apple iPhone OS=2.0.2
apple iPhone OS=2.1

Event History

Nov 25, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
11:30 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-1586?

CVE-2008-1586 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to device memory exhaustion and potential resets.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-1586?

To remediate CVE-2008-1586, it is recommended to update the iPhone OS or iPod touch to versions that do not have the vulnerability.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2008-1586?

CVE-2008-1586 affects Apple iPhone OS versions 1.0 through 2.1 and iPod touch versions 1.1 through 2.1.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2008-1586 enable?

CVE-2008-1586 enables remote attackers to cause denial of service attacks through the use of crafted TIFF images.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2008-1586?

Yes, CVE-2008-1586 can be exploited by sending specially crafted TIFF images to devices running vulnerable versions of iPhone OS.

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