CVE-2008-2310

Description

Format string vulnerability in c++filt in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 before 10.5.4 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted string in (1) C++ or (2) Java source code.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.86% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory secunia.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2163 patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1981/references vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43494 vdb entry
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//Jun/msg00002.html vendor advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/30802 third party advisory vendor advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1020392 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30018 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-2310?
CVE-2008-2310 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-2310?
To fix CVE-2008-2310, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2008-2310 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2008-2310 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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