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CVE-2008-1576

6.8 · MEDIUM

Mail in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5, when an IPv6 SMTP server is used, does not properly initialize memory, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service…

Published Jun 2, 2008appleCWE-399EPSS 4.23%

Overview

CVE-2008-1576 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting apple mac_os_x. It was published on June 2, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Mail in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5, when an IPv6 SMTP server is used, does not properly initialize memory, which might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash), or obtain sensitive information (memory contents) in opportunistic circumstances, by sending an e-mail message.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apple. Update mac_os_x to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Reflists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//May/msg00001.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/30430Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1020140Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/29412Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/29500Refwww.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-150A.htmlRefwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1697Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42723Reflists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//May/msg00001.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/30430

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1576?

CVE-2008-1576 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting apple mac_os_x. It was published on June 2, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2008-1576?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-1576?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apple. Update mac_os_x to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-1576?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-1576 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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