CVE-2008-2006: Input Validation
First published: Thu May 22 2008(Updated: )
Apple iCal 3.0.1 on Mac OS X allows remote CalDAV servers, and user-assisted remote attackers, to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a .ics file containing (1) a large 16-bit integer on a TRIGGER line, or (2) a large integer in a COUNT field on an RRULE line.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.1 | |
| Apple iCal | =3.0.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.coresecurity.com/?action=item&id=2219
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28632
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28629
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3901
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020094
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1601
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42569
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/492682/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/492638/100/100/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/492414/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-2006?
CVE-2008-2006 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution and cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2006?
To mitigate CVE-2008-2006, users should update Apple iCal to the latest version provided by Apple that addresses this vulnerability.
What systems are vulnerable to CVE-2008-2006?
CVE-2008-2006 specifically affects Apple iCal version 3.0.1 running on Mac OS X 10.5.1.
What type of attacks does CVE-2008-2006 enable?
CVE-2008-2006 allows attackers to perform denial of service attacks and potentially execute arbitrary code via malicious .ics files.
Is user interaction required for CVE-2008-2006 to be exploited?
Yes, CVE-2008-2006 requires user interaction as the vulnerability is triggered when a user opens a malicious .ics file.
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