CVE-2008-4219 json
The kernel in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5.6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and system halt) by running an ap…
published 2008-12-17 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-4202
- cvss
- 4.9
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.3%
- EPSS 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 28%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The kernel in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5.6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and system halt) by running an application that is dynamically linked to libraries on an NFS server, related to occurrence of an exception in this application.
Exploit prediction
0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 28% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.9 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-399 Resource Management Errors
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce//2008//Dec/msg00000.html
vendor-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/33179
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/kb/HT3338
vendor-advisory
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2008/3444
vdb-entry
-
us-cert.gov
/cas/techalerts/TA08-350A.html
third-party-advisory, us-government-resource
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securitytracker.com
/id?1021404
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/32839
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/32873
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-4219
- NVD CVE-2008-4219
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