CVE-2008-4223: Critical severity apple ios and macos vulnerability

Published Dec 17, 2008
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Updated

Podcast Producer in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 before 10.5.6 allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and gain administrative access via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.5.2
Apple Mac OS X Server<=10.5.5
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.5.1
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.5.3
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.5.4
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.5

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-2008-4223?

CVE-2008-4223 has a high severity level as it allows remote attackers to gain administrative access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-4223?

To fix CVE-2008-4223, upgrade to Apple Mac OS X 10.5.6 or later.

3

What versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2008-4223?

CVE-2008-4223 affects Mac OS X versions 10.5.1 through 10.5.5.

4

Can CVE-2008-4223 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-4223 can be exploited remotely by attackers.

5

What software is impacted by CVE-2008-4223?

CVE-2008-4223 impacts the Podcast Producer feature in Apple Mac OS X Server.

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