CVE-2008-2308
First published: Tue Jul 01 2008(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in Alias Manager in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.1 and earlier on Intel platforms allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) by resolving an alias that contains crafted AFP volume mount information.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.3 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.3 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.9 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.1 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.2 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.10 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.9 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.7 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.5 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.6 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.8 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.6 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.11 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.8 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.7 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2163
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//Jun/msg00002.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30018
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020390
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30802
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1981/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43474
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-2308?
CVE-2008-2308 is considered a high severity vulnerability as it allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2308?
To mitigate CVE-2008-2308, update your Apple Mac OS X to version 10.5.2 or later.
What platforms are affected by CVE-2008-2308?
CVE-2008-2308 affects Apple Mac OS X 10.5.1 and earlier on Intel platforms.
Can CVE-2008-2308 lead to data loss?
Yes, CVE-2008-2308 can cause memory corruption and application crashes, potentially leading to data loss.
Is CVE-2008-2308 a remote or local vulnerability?
CVE-2008-2308 is a local vulnerability, meaning it requires local access to exploit.
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