CVE-2008-0987
CVE-2008-0987 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Aperture with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Apple Aperture
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Image Raw in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.2, and Digital Camera RAW Compatibility before Update 2.0 for Aperture 2 and iPhoto 7.1.2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Adobe Digital Negative (DNG) image.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-0987?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in Image Raw in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.2, and Digital Camera RAW Compatibility before Update 2.0 for Aperture 2 and iPhoto 7.1.2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Adobe Digital Negative (DNG) image.
- How severe is CVE-2008-0987?
- CVE-2008-0987 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2008-0987 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-0987?
- CVE-2008-0987 primarily affects Apple Aperture. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-0987?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2008-0987 published?
- CVE-2008-0987 was published on 2008-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307562
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Mar/msg00001.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Mar/msg00003.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29420
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29469
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1232
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28304
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28363
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019659
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019683
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019684
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-079A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0924/references
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0957/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41294
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:aperture:2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:iphoto:7.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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