CVE-2008-3623

Description

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.

Category

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 11.31% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3639
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Nov/msg00001.html vendor advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1621 vdb entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3444 vdb entry
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-350A.html third party advisory us government resource
http://secunia.com/advisories/33179 third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021225 vdb entry
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Jun/msg00005.html vendor advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/32706 third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32291 vdb entry
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3338
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3298 vendor advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008//Dec/msg00000.html vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-3623?
CVE-2008-3623 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-3623?
To fix CVE-2008-3623, 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-2008-3623 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2008-3623 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~11% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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