CVE-2008-4211 Integer overflow in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted Excel file exploiting an integer signedness error in Apple OS viewers.

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-2008-4211?

CVE-2008-4211 is a critical vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 10 Oct 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 (1) QuickLook in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.5 and (2) Office Viewer in Apple iPhone OS 1.0 through 2.1 and iPhone OS for iPod touch 1.1 through 2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application termination) and execute arbitrary code via a crafted Microsoft Excel file that triggers an out-of-bounds memory access, related to "handling of columns."

Weakness: CWE-189

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4211?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4211?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4211 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2008-4211 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-4211 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Iphone Os vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m52h-wj32-q52r.

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