CVE-2008-2321 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 4 Aug 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via memory corruption in Mac OS X CoreGraphics.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not stated
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2008-2321?

CVE-2008-2321 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Aug 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in.

Official description

Unspecified vulnerability in CoreGraphics in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via unknown vectors involving "processing of arguments."

Weakness: CWE-399

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2321?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Coregraphics.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2321?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2321 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-2008-2321 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-2321 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wj75-j77p-87h5.