CVE-2008-0048 Memory corruption in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published 18 Mar 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the NSDocument API triggered by long file names.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2008-0048?

CVE-2008-0048 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 18 Mar 2008. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Stack-based buffer overflow in AppKit in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via the a long file name to the NSDocument API.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0048?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0048?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0048 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2008-0048 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-0048 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-4vfg-6qg9-9g64.