First published: Mon Aug 04 2008(Updated: )
Integer overflow in CoreGraphics in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11, 10.5.2, and 10.5.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a PDF file with a long Type 1 font, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
macOS Yosemite | =10.4.11 | |
macOS Yosemite | =10.5.4 | |
Apple Mac OS X Server | =10.4.11 | |
Apple Mac OS X Server | =10.5.4 | |
Apple CoreGraphics |
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CVE-2008-2322 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
To mitigate CVE-2008-2322, ensure that your Mac OS X version is updated to the latest security patches issued by Apple.
CVE-2008-2322 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.4.11, 10.5.2, and 10.5.4.
CVE-2008-2322 can be exploited through a specially crafted PDF file that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
CVE-2008-2322 specifically affects the CoreGraphics component in Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server.