CVE-2008-4221: Critical severity apple ios and macos vulnerability

Published Dec 17, 2008
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Updated

The strptime API in Libsystem in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5.6 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted date string, related to improper memory allocation.

Affected Software

14 affected components
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.5.2
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.4.11
Apple Mac OS X Server<=10.5.5
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.1
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.5.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.3
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.5.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.5.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.11
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.5.5
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.5
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.4

Event History

Dec 17, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-4221?

CVE-2008-4221 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to denial of service or arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-4221?

To fix CVE-2008-4221, ensure you update to the latest version of macOS or Apple Mac OS X Server that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2008-4221?

CVE-2008-4221 affects macOS versions up to and including 10.5.5 and includes specific releases like 10.4.11 and 10.5.2.

4

What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2008-4221?

CVE-2008-4221 can be exploited through crafted date strings that lead to memory corruption or application crashes.

5

Are there known exploits for CVE-2008-4221?

There are no widely reported exploits for CVE-2008-4221, but its potential for arbitrary code execution makes it a concern.

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