CVE-2008-1028 Other in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash applications via crafted documents in Mac OS X, requiring user interaction to open the file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-1028?
CVE-2008-1028 is a critical vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 2 Jun 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Unspecified vulnerability in AppKit in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted document file, as demonstrated by opening the document with TextEdit.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1028?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1028?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1028 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2008-1028 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-1028 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vwxj-6m26-f948.