How severe is CVE-2008-2307?

CVE-2008-2307 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-2307 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2307?

CVE-2008-2307 primarily affects Apple Safari. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2307?

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-2008-2307 published?

CVE-2008-2307 was published on 2008-06-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2307

CVE-2008-2307 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apple Safari 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-399.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Apple Safari
Published: 2008-06-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in WebKit in Apple Safari before 3.1.2, as distributed in Mac OS X before 10.5.4, and standalone for Windows and Mac OS X 10.4, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via vectors involving JavaScript arrays that trigger memory corruption.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2307?: Unspecified vulnerability in WebKit in Apple Safari before 3.1.2, as distributed in Mac OS X before 10.5.4, and standalone for Windows and Mac OS X 10.4, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via vectors involving JavaScript arrays that trigger memory corruption.
How severe is CVE-2008-2307?: CVE-2008-2307 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-2307 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2307?: CVE-2008-2307 primarily affects Apple Safari. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2307?: 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-2008-2307 published?: CVE-2008-2307 was published on 2008-06-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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