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CVE-2008-4221

The strptime API in Libsystem in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5.6 allows context-dep...

Critical CVSS 10.0

Overview

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.

CWE: CWE-399 Published: 2008-12-17T01:30:00.390
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🔴 CRITICAL.

  • CVSS: 10.0 (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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