CVE-2008-1576 json
Mail in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5, when an IPv6 SMTP server is used, does not properly initialize memory, which might allow remote attacke…
published 2008-06-02 18 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-1577
- cvss
- 6.8
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 4.2%
- EPSS 4.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 91%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Mail in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5, when an IPv6 SMTP server is used, does not properly initialize memory, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash), or obtain sensitive information (memory contents) in opportunistic circumstances, by sending an e-mail message.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
4.23% 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-399 Resource Management Errors
References
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securitytracker.com
/id?1020140
vdb-entry, patch
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2008//May/msg00001.html
vendor-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/30430
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2008/1697
vdb-entry, vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/42723
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/29500
vdb-entry
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us-cert.gov
/cas/techalerts/TA08-150A.html
third-party-advisory, us-government-resource
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securityfocus.com
/bid/29412
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-1576
- NVD CVE-2008-1576
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