CVE-2008-2322
CVE-2008-2322 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apple Coregraphics 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-189.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-189
- Affected product: Apple Coregraphics
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Integer overflow in CoreGraphics in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11, 10.5.2, and 10.5.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a PDF file with a long Type 1 font, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2008-2322?
- Integer overflow in CoreGraphics in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11, 10.5.2, and 10.5.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a PDF file with a long Type 1 font, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
- How severe is CVE-2008-2322?
- CVE-2008-2322 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2008-2322 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2008-2322?
- CVE-2008-2322 affects Apple Coregraphics. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2008-2322?
- 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-2008-2322 published?
- CVE-2008-2322 was published on 2008-08-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=730
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Jul/msg00003.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31326
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30483
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30489
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020604
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2268
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44128
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:coregraphics:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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