How severe is CVE-2008-1590?

CVE-2008-1590 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-1590 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1590?

CVE-2008-1590 affects Webkit Javascriptcore. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1590?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-1590 published?

CVE-2008-1590 was published on 2008-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1590

CVE-2008-1590 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Webkit Javascriptcore 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-399.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Webkit Javascriptcore
Published: 2008-07-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

JavaScriptCore in WebKit on Apple iPhone before 2.0 and iPod touch before 2.0 does not properly perform runtime garbage collection, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via unspecified vectors that trigger memory corruption, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-2317.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1590?: JavaScriptCore in WebKit on Apple iPhone before 2.0 and iPod touch before 2.0 does not properly perform runtime garbage collection, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via unspecified vectors that trigger memory corruption, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-2317.
How severe is CVE-2008-1590?: CVE-2008-1590 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-1590 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1590?: CVE-2008-1590 affects Webkit Javascriptcore. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1590?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-1590 published?: CVE-2008-1590 was published on 2008-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:webkit:javascriptcore:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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