How severe is CVE-2008-3631?

CVE-2008-3631 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-3631 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3631?

CVE-2008-3631 primarily affects Apple Ipod Touch. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3631?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-3631 published?

CVE-2008-3631 was published on 2008-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3631

CVE-2008-3631 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Ipod Touch with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Apple Ipod Touch
Published: 2008-09-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Application Sandbox in Apple iPod touch 2.0 through 2.0.2, and iPhone 2.0 through 2.0.2, does not properly isolate third-party applications, which allows attackers to read arbitrary files in a third-party application's sandbox via a different third-party application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3631?: Application Sandbox in Apple iPod touch 2.0 through 2.0.2, and iPhone 2.0 through 2.0.2, does not properly isolate third-party applications, which allows attackers to read arbitrary files in a third-party application's sandbox via a different third-party application.
How severe is CVE-2008-3631?: CVE-2008-3631 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-3631 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3631?: CVE-2008-3631 primarily affects Apple Ipod Touch. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3631?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-3631 published?: CVE-2008-3631 was published on 2008-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:h:apple:ipod_touch:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:apple:ipod_touch:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:apple:ipod_touch:2.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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