CVE-2008-3637 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted applets due to an uninitialized variable in the Mac OS X Java HMAC provider.
- 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-2008-3637?
CVE-2008-3637 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 26 Sep 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
The Hash-based Message Authentication Code (HMAC) provider in Java on Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11, 10.5.4, and 10.5.5 uses an uninitialized variable, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted applet, related to an "error checking issue."
Weakness: CWE-665
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3637?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3637?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-3637 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-2008-3637 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-3637 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hf4v-6g3h-xvv3.