CVE-2008-0992 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code on macOS by tricking users into opening a crafted archive with the pax utility.
- 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-2008-0992?
CVE-2008-0992 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
Array index error in pax in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.2 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via an archive with a crafted length value.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0992?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0992?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0992 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-2008-0992 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-0992 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vm5x-cwp8-hcvg.