CVE-2008-3623

CVE-2008-3623 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-119.

Key facts

• Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-119
• Affected product: Apple Safari
• Published: 2008-11-17
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in CoreGraphics in Apple Safari before 3.2 on Windows, in iPhone OS 1.0 through 2.2.1, and in iPhone OS for iPod touch 1.1 through 2.2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted image, related to improper handling of color spaces.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3623?

Heap-based buffer overflow in CoreGraphics in Apple Safari before 3.2 on Windows, in iPhone OS 1.0 through 2.2.1, and in iPhone OS for iPod touch 1.1 through 2.2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted image, related to improper handling of color spaces.

How severe is CVE-2008-3623?

CVE-2008-3623 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-3623 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3623?

CVE-2008-3623 primarily affects Apple Safari. In total, 43 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3623?

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-2008-3623 published?

CVE-2008-3623 was published on 2008-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008//Dec/msg00000.html
• http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Nov/msg00001.html
• http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Jun/msg00005.html
• http://secunia.com/advisories/32706
• http://secunia.com/advisories/33179
• http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3298
• http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3338
• http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3639
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32291
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021225
• http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-350A.html
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3444
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1621

Affected products (43)

• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:1.0:beta:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:1.0:beta2:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:1.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:1.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:1.2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:1.2.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:1.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:1.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:2.0.3_417.9.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:2.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:2.0.4_419.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:2.0_pre:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.0:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.0.1:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.0.2:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.0.3:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.0.3:522.15.5:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.0.4_beta:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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