Vulnerability Details : CVE-2008-3642
Buffer overflow in ColorSync in Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application termination) and possibly execute arbitrary code via an image with a crafted ICC profile.
Vulnerability category: OverflowExecute codeDenial of service
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2008-3642
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 4.29%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 91 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2008-3642
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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9.3
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
8.6
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10.0
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2008-3642
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The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2008-3642
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45778
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31715
Patch
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Nov/msg00001.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Oct/msg00001.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3298
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2780
Webmail: access your OVH emails on ovhcloud.com | OVHcloud
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3216
About Security Update 2008-007 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021023
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31681
Products affected by CVE-2008-3642
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.4.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.4.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*