CVE-2008-2303 Integer overflow in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash the browser via crafted JavaScript array indices exploiting an integer signedness error in Safari.
- 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-2008-2303?
CVE-2008-2303 is a critical vulnerability in Apple Safari, published on 14 Jul 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
Integer signedness error in Safari on Apple iPhone before 2.0 and iPod touch before 2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via vectors involving JavaScript array indices that trigger an out-of-bounds access, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-2307.
Weakness: CWE-189
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2303?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Safari.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2303?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2303 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2008-2303 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-2303 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Safari
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9622-pfwg-vcxc.