CVE-2008-3623 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash the application via a crafted image due to a heap-based buffer overflow in CoreGraphics.
- 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-2008-3623?
CVE-2008-3623 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Safari, published on 17 Nov 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
Heap-based buffer overflow in CoreGraphics in Apple Safari before 3.2 on Windows, in iPhone OS 1.0 through 2.2.1, and in iPhone OS for iPod touch 1.1 through 2.2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted image, related to improper handling of color spaces.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3623?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Safari.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3623?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-3623 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-2008-3623 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-3623 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Safari
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3gcp-2ghh-2fp8.