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CVE-2008-4217

Integer signedness error in BOM in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5.6 allows remote at...

Critical CVSS 9.3

Overview

Integer signedness error in BOM in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the headers in a crafted CPIO archive, leading to a stack-based buffer overflow.

CWE: CWE-189 Published: 2008-12-17T01:30:00.297
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🔴 CRITICAL.

  • CVSS: 9.3 (CRITICAL)
  • Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)

Recommended actions:

  • Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
  • Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.

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