CVE-2008-3438: Code Injection
First published: Fri Aug 01 2008(Updated: )
Apple Mac OS X does not properly verify the authenticity of updates, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse update, as demonstrated by evilgrade and DNS cache poisoning.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS and macOS | >=10.0.0<=10.5.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.7 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.0.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.8 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.0.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.10 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.0.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.9 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.1.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.7 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.0 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.7 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.1.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.6 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.1.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.6 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.8 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.1.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.9 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.11 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.8 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.6 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.0.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.1.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-3438?
CVE-2008-3438 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution by attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3438?
To fix CVE-2008-3438, ensure that your Apple Mac OS X is updated to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2008-3438?
CVE-2008-3438 could allow man-in-the-middle attacks, enabling arbitrarily executed code via a Trojan horse update.
Which versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2008-3438?
CVE-2008-3438 affects multiple versions of Mac OS X from 10.0.0 to 10.5.4.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2008-3438?
Yes, CVE-2008-3438 has been demonstrated by tools such as evilgrade and through DNS cache poisoning techniques.
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