CVE-2008-4221 json
The strptime API in Libsystem in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5.6 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corru…
published 2008-12-17 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2008-4204
- cvss
- 10.0
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 3.4%
- EPSS 3.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 89%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The strptime API in Libsystem in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5.6 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted date string, related to improper memory allocation.
Exploit prediction
3.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 89% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 10.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/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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securityfocus.com
/bid/32881
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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securityfocus.com
/bid/32839
vdb-entry
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securitytracker.com
/id?1021406
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2008-4221
- NVD CVE-2008-4221
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