First published: Tue Sep 16 2008(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in Apple Type Services (ATS) in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5 through 10.5.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a document containing a crafted font, related to "PostScript font names."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Apple Mac OS X Server | =10.5.2 | |
Apple Mac OS X Server | =10.4.11 | |
macOS Yosemite | =10.5.1 | |
Apple Mac OS X Server | =10.5.1 | |
macOS Yosemite | =10.5.3 | |
Apple Mac OS X Server | =10.5.3 | |
macOS Yosemite | =10.5 | |
Apple Mac OS X Server | =10.5.4 | |
macOS Yosemite | =10.5.2 | |
macOS Yosemite | =10.4.11 | |
Apple Mac OS X Server | =10.5 | |
macOS Yosemite | =10.5.4 |
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CVE-2008-2305 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
To mitigate CVE-2008-2305, users should update their systems to the latest patched version of macOS that addresses this vulnerability.
CVE-2008-2305 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.4.11 and 10.5 through 10.5.4.
CVE-2008-2305 exploits a heap-based buffer overflow through crafted font documents.
While you can continue to use your vulnerable system, it is highly discouraged due to the significant risk of remote code execution.