CVE-2008-4211 Integer overflow in n/a
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.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m52h-wj32-q52r.