CVE-2008-1701: Medium severity apple ios and macos vulnerability
Published Apr 8, 2008
·Updated
Novell NetWare 6.5 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (ABEND) via a crafted Macintosh iPrint client request.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.2
Novell iPrint=6.5
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Apr 8, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
06:05 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1701?
CVE-2008-1701 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
2
How does CVE-2008-1701 exploit the Novell iPrint service?
CVE-2008-1701 exploits the Novell iPrint service by sending a specially crafted request from the Macintosh iPrint client.
3
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2008-1701 on affected systems?
The exploitation of CVE-2008-1701 can lead to system crashes, causing a denial of service for users.
4
How can I mitigate CVE-2008-1701 in my Novell NetWare environment?
To mitigate CVE-2008-1701, ensure that you apply all relevant security patches and updates provided by Novell.
5
Is CVE-2008-1701 specific to certain operating systems?
CVE-2008-1701 specifically affects Novell NetWare 6.5 when used with the Macintosh iPrint client.