CVE-2008-0989 json
Format string vulnerability in mDNSResponderHelper in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.2 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via format string…
published 2008-03-18 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-0996
- cvss
- 6.9
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.4%
- EPSS 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 38%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Format string vulnerability in mDNSResponderHelper in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.2 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the local hostname.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 38% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.9 | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-134 Use of Externally-Controlled Format String
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2008/Mar/msg00001.html
vendor-advisory, patch
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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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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2008/0924/references
vdb-entry
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secunia.com
/advisories/29420
third-party-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/41292
vdb-entry
- docs.info.apple.com /article.html?artnum=307562
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securitytracker.com
/id?1019662
vdb-entry
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/28339
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-0989
- NVD CVE-2008-0989
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