CVE-2008-0043
CVE-2008-0043 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphoto with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Apple Iphoto
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Format string vulnerability in Apple iPhoto before 7.1.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via photocast subscriptions.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-0043?
- Format string vulnerability in Apple iPhoto before 7.1.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via photocast subscriptions.
- How severe is CVE-2008-0043?
- CVE-2008-0043 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-0043 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-0043?
- CVE-2008-0043 affects Apple Iphoto. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-0043?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2008-0043 published?
- CVE-2008-0043 was published on 2008-02-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307398
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Feb/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28805
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27636
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019307
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0428/references
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:iphoto:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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