CVE-2008-4211: Critical severity apple ios and macos vulnerability
Integer signedness error in (1) QuickLook in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.5 and (2) Office Viewer in Apple iPhone OS 1.0 through 2.1 and iPhone OS for iPod touch 1.1 through 2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application termination) and execute arbitrary code via a crafted Microsoft Excel file that triggers an out-of-bounds memory access, related to "handling of columns."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-4211?
CVE-2008-4211 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause application termination and execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4211?
To address CVE-2008-4211, users should update to the latest versions of macOS and iPhone OS that include security patches.
What software is affected by CVE-2008-4211?
CVE-2008-4211 affects Apple Mac OS X 10.5.5 and various versions of iPhone OS from 1.0 to 2.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-4211?
CVE-2008-4211 is an integer signedness error that allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability.
What impact can CVE-2008-4211 have on my system?
The impact of CVE-2008-4211 can lead to application crashes and the execution of arbitrary code, posing risks to system security.