CVE-2008-2310
First published: Tue Jul 01 2008(Updated: )
Format string vulnerability in c++filt in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 before 10.5.4 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted string in (1) C++ or (2) Java source code.
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 | <=10.5.3 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.2 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.10 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.9 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.11 | |
| 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 | <=10.5.3 | |
| 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 iOS and macOS | =10.5.2 | |
| 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?1020392
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30802
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1981/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43494
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-2310?
CVE-2008-2310 is considered a critical severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2310?
To fix CVE-2008-2310, users should update their Apple Mac OS X to version 10.5.4 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2008-2310?
CVE-2008-2310 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.4.1 through 10.5.3.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-2310?
CVE-2008-2310 is a format string vulnerability found in the c++filt program.
Can CVE-2008-2310 cause a denial of service?
Yes, an exploit of CVE-2008-2310 can lead to application crashes, resulting in a denial of service.
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