How severe is CVE-2008-2321?

CVE-2008-2321 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-2321 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2321?

CVE-2008-2321 affects Apple Coregraphics. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2321?

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-2008-2321 published?

CVE-2008-2321 was published on 2008-08-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2321

CVE-2008-2321 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apple Coregraphics with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-399.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Apple Coregraphics
Published: 2008-08-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in CoreGraphics in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via unknown vectors involving "processing of arguments."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2321?: Unspecified vulnerability in CoreGraphics in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via unknown vectors involving "processing of arguments."
How severe is CVE-2008-2321?: CVE-2008-2321 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-2321 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2321?: CVE-2008-2321 affects Apple Coregraphics. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2321?: 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-2008-2321 published?: CVE-2008-2321 was published on 2008-08-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:coregraphics:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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