CVE-2008-1586
First published: Tue Nov 25 2008(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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iPod touch | ||
| iPhone OS | ||
| iPhone OS | =1.0 | |
| iPhone OS | =1.0.1 | |
| iPhone OS | =1.0.2 | |
| iPhone OS | =1.1 | |
| iPhone OS | =1.1.1 | |
| iPhone OS | =1.1.2 | |
| iPhone OS | =1.1.3 | |
| iPhone OS | =1.1.4 | |
| iPhone OS | =1.1.5 | |
| iPhone OS | =2.0 | |
| iPhone OS | =2.0.1 | |
| iPhone OS | =2.0.2 | |
| iPhone OS | =2.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32394
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3318
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Nov/msg00002.html
- http://osvdb.org/50023
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021270
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32756
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-02/msg00002.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3232
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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