CVE-2008-3642 json
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)…
published 2008-10-10 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-3628
- cvss
- 9.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 5.5%
- EPSS 5.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 92%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
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.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
5.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 92% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
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securityfocus.com
/bid/31715
vdb-entry, patch
-
lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce//2008/Nov/msg00001.html
vendor-advisory
-
lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2008/Oct/msg00001.html
vendor-advisory
-
secunia.com
/advisories/32222
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
-
support.apple.com
/kb/HT3216
vendor-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/31681
vdb-entry
-
securitytracker.com
/id?1021023
vdb-entry
-
secunia.com
/advisories/32706
third-party-advisory
-
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/45778
vdb-entry
- support.apple.com /kb/HT3298
-
vupen.com
/english/advisories/2008/2780
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-3642
- NVD CVE-2008-3642
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