CVE-2008-1590 json
JavaScriptCore in WebKit on Apple iPhone before 2.0 and iPod touch before 2.0 does not properly perform runtime garbage collection, which a…
published 2008-07-14 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-1591
- cvss
- 6.8
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.8%
- EPSS 2.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 86%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
JavaScriptCore in WebKit on Apple iPhone before 2.0 and iPod touch before 2.0 does not properly perform runtime garbage collection, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via unspecified vectors that trigger memory corruption, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-2317.
Exploit prediction
2.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 86% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.8 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-399 Resource Management Errors
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2008//Jul/msg00001.html
vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/30186
vdb-entry
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/43738
vdb-entry
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2008/2094/references
vdb-entry
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secunia.com
/advisories/31074
third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-1590
- NVD CVE-2008-1590
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