CVE-2008-2307 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 23 Jun 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash the browser via crafted JavaScript arrays in Apple 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-2008-2307?

CVE-2008-2307 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Safari, published on 23 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 WebKit in Apple Safari before 3.1.2, as distributed in Mac OS X before 10.5.4, and standalone for Windows and Mac OS X 10.4, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via vectors involving JavaScript arrays that trigger memory corruption.

Weakness: CWE-399

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2307?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Safari.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2307?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2307 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-2008-2307 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-2307 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-2whf-mx89-7886.