7.1
CWE
399
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-4222

First published: Wed Dec 17 2008(Updated: )

natd in network_cmds in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5.6, when Internet Sharing is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted TCP packet.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.5.2
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.4.11
Apple Mac OS X Server<=10.5.5
macOS Yosemite=10.5.1
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.5.1
macOS Yosemite=10.5.3
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.5.3
macOS Yosemite=10.5
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.5.4
macOS Yosemite=10.5.2
macOS Yosemite=10.4.11
macOS Yosemite<=10.5.5
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.5
macOS Yosemite=10.5.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-4222?

    CVE-2008-4222 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-4222?

    To mitigate CVE-2008-4222, update your Apple Mac OS X to version 10.5.6 or later where the vulnerability is patched.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2008-4222?

    CVE-2008-4222 affects Apple Mac OS X versions prior to 10.5.6, including 10.4.11 and earlier 10.5.x versions.

  • Can CVE-2008-4222 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2008-4222 can be exploited remotely by sending crafted TCP packets to the affected systems.

  • What impact does CVE-2008-4222 have on my system?

    The impact of CVE-2008-4222 is a potential denial of service that can lead to system instability or crashes.

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