CVE-2008-2332
First published: Tue Sep 16 2008(Updated: )
ImageIO in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5 through 10.5.4 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted TIFF image.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.2 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.11 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.1 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.3 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.11 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00005.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31189
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31882
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020876
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-260A.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3298
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Nov/msg00001.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3276
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3107
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2584
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32706
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45167
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-2332?
CVE-2008-2332 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service or execute arbitrary code.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2008-2332?
CVE-2008-2332 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.4.11 and 10.5 through 10.5.4.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2332?
To remediate CVE-2008-2332, users should update their Apple Mac OS X installations to the latest version available.
What type of attack can be executed using CVE-2008-2332?
CVE-2008-2332 allows attackers to perform a denial of service attack or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted TIFF image.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2008-2332 if I cannot update immediately?
As a temporary measure, users should avoid opening untrusted TIFF images to mitigate the risk associated with CVE-2008-2332.
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