critical10.0
CVE-2008-4221
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 applicatio…
Impact
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.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | through 10.5.5 Versions 10.4.11, 10.5, 10.5.1, 10.5.2, 10.5.3 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | through 10.5.5 Versions 10.4.11, 10.5, 10.5.1, 10.5.2, 10.5.3 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008//Dec/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33179
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3338
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32839
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32881
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021406
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-350A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3444
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008//Dec/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33179
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3338
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32839
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32881
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021406
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-350A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3444