CVE-2008-3623 json
Heap-based buffer overflow in CoreGraphics in Apple Safari before 3.2 on Windows, in iPhone OS 1.0 through 2.2.1, and in iPhone OS for iPod…
published 2008-11-17 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-3609
- cvss
- 9.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 8.3%
- EPSS 8.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 94%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Heap-based buffer overflow in CoreGraphics in Apple Safari before 3.2 on Windows, in iPhone OS 1.0 through 2.2.1, and in iPhone OS for iPod touch 1.1 through 2.2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted image, related to improper handling of color spaces.
Exploit prediction
8.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 94% 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
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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/Nov/msg00001.html
vendor-advisory
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2009/Jun/msg00005.html
vendor-advisory
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce//2008//Dec/msg00000.html
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/kb/HT3298
vendor-advisory
- support.apple.com /kb/HT3639
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2009/1621
vdb-entry
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2008/3444
vdb-entry
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us-cert.gov
/cas/techalerts/TA08-350A.html
third-party-advisory, us-government-resource
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secunia.com
/advisories/33179
third-party-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id?1021225
vdb-entry
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secunia.com
/advisories/32706
third-party-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/32291
vdb-entry
- support.apple.com /kb/HT3338
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-3623
- NVD CVE-2008-3623
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