CVE-2008-1590
First published: Mon Jul 14 2008(Updated: )
JavaScriptCore in WebKit on Apple iPhone before 2.0 and iPod touch before 2.0 does not properly perform runtime garbage collection, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via unspecified vectors that trigger memory corruption, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-2317.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iPhone | =1.0 | |
| Apple iPhone | =1.1.3 | |
| Apple iPhone | =1.1.4 | |
| Apple iPhone | =1.02 | |
| Apple iPod touch | =1.1 | |
| Apple iPod touch | =1.1.1 | |
| Apple iPod touch | =1.1.2 | |
| Apple iPod touch | =1.1.3 | |
| Apple iPod touch | =1.1.4 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =1.0.1 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =1.0.2 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =1.1.1 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =1.1.2 | |
| gir1.2-javascriptcoregtk-4.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1590?
CVE-2008-1590 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution and application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1590?
To address CVE-2008-1590, update your device to the latest version of iPhone or iPod touch firmware that is not vulnerable.
What devices are affected by CVE-2008-1590?
CVE-2008-1590 affects Apple iPhone and iPod touch devices running versions before 2.0.
What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2008-1590?
CVE-2008-1590 can be exploited through remote attacks that trigger memory corruption.
Is CVE-2008-1590 still a risk in modern iOS versions?
CVE-2008-1590 is not a risk in modern iOS versions as it affects outdated firmware.
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