CVE-2008-2303: Critical severity apple iphone vulnerability

Published Jul 14, 2008
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Updated

Integer signedness error in Safari on Apple iPhone before 2.0 and iPod touch before 2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via vectors involving JavaScript array indices that trigger an out-of-bounds access, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-2307.

Affected Software

14 affected components
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
iPhone OS=1.0.1
iPhone OS=1.0.2
iPhone OS=1.1.1
iPhone OS=1.1.2
Safari

Event History

Jul 14, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
06:41 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-2303?

CVE-2008-2303 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution or crash applications.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-2303?

To fix CVE-2008-2303, users should update their Safari browser to a version that has addressed this vulnerability.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2008-2303?

CVE-2008-2303 affects Safari on Apple iPhone and iPod touch running versions prior to 2.0.

4

What are the possible impacts of CVE-2008-2303?

The impacts of CVE-2008-2303 can include arbitrary code execution and denial of service through application crashes.

5

Who discovered CVE-2008-2303?

CVE-2008-2303 was discovered by security researchers focusing on vulnerabilities in software applications.

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