CVE-2008-4221 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 17 Dec 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted date strings in Mac OS X strptime API.

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-2008-4221?

CVE-2008-4221 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 17 Dec 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 strptime API in Libsystem in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5.6 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted date string, related to improper memory allocation.

Weakness: CWE-399

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4221?

It affects 2 products.

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

How do I fix CVE-2008-4221?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4221 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-2008-4221 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-4221 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-g4pf-rq76-fcx3.