CVE-2008-0987 json
Stack-based buffer overflow in Image Raw in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.2, and Digital Camera RAW Compatibility before Update 2.0 for Aperture 2 an…
published 2008-03-18 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-0994
- cvss
- 6.8
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 4.8%
- EPSS 4.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 91%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Stack-based buffer overflow in Image Raw in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.2, and Digital Camera RAW Compatibility before Update 2.0 for Aperture 2 and iPhoto 7.1.2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Adobe Digital Negative (DNG) image.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
4.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 91% 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-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2008/Mar/msg00001.html
vendor-advisory, patch
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2008/Mar/msg00003.html
vendor-advisory
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2008/0957/references
vdb-entry, vendor-advisory
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2008/0924/references
vdb-entry, vendor-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/29469
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/29420
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/28304
vdb-entry
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us-cert.gov
/cas/techalerts/TA08-079A.html
third-party-advisory, us-government-resource
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securitytracker.com
/id?1019683
vdb-entry
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/41294
vdb-entry
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securitytracker.com
/id?1019659
vdb-entry
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/28363
vdb-entry
- docs.info.apple.com /article.html?artnum=307562
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securitytracker.com
/id?1019684
vdb-entry
- support.apple.com /kb/HT1232
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-0987
- NVD CVE-2008-0987
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