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Vulnerability record · CVE-2008-3642 · published 10 October 2008

CVE-2008-3642: Apple mac os x memory buffer overflow vulnerability

Apple · Mac Os X

Buffer overflow in ColorSync in Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application termination) and possibly execute arbitrary code via an image with a crafted ICC profile.

9.3 CVSS 2.0 High EPSS 5.5% · top 7.5% CWE-119 · Memory buffer overflow
9.3CVSS 2.0 base score
5.5%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
2Affected product versions listed by NVD
22References
16 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

Buffer overflow in ColorSync in Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application termination) and possibly execute arbitrary code via an image with a crafted ICC profile.

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected products

2 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Nov/msg00001.html
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Oct/msg00001.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/32222 Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/32706
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3216 Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3298
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31681
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31715 Patch
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021023
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2780
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45778
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Nov/msg00001.html
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Oct/msg00001.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/32222 Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/32706
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3216 Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3298
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31681
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31715 Patch
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021023
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2780
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45778

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