CVE-2008-3643
First published: Fri Oct 10 2008(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in Finder in Mac OS X 10.5.5 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (continuous termination and restart) via a crafted Desktop file that generates an error when producing its icon, related to an "error recovery issue."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| macOS Yosemite | =10.5.5 | |
| Apple Mac OS X Server | =10.5.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Oct/msg00001.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31681
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32222
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3216
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31720
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021024
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2780
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45780
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-3643?
CVE-2008-3643 has a moderate severity rating as it leads to a denial of service situation.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3643?
To fix CVE-2008-3643, users should upgrade to a later version of Mac OS X that addresses this vulnerability.
What does CVE-2008-3643 affect?
CVE-2008-3643 affects Mac OS X 10.5.5 and Mac OS X Server 10.5.5.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2008-3643?
CVE-2008-3643 is associated with user-assisted attacks that exploit crafted Desktop files.
What are the symptoms of CVE-2008-3643?
The symptoms of CVE-2008-3643 include continuous termination and restarting of the Finder application.
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