How severe is CVE-2008-4211?

CVE-2008-4211 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-4211 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-4211?

CVE-2008-4211 primarily affects Apple Mac Os X. In total, 23 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4211?

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-2008-4211 published?

CVE-2008-4211 was published on 2008-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-4211

CVE-2008-4211 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Apple Mac Os X
Published: 2008-10-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Integer signedness error in (1) QuickLook in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.5 and (2) Office Viewer in Apple iPhone OS 1.0 through 2.1 and iPhone OS for iPod touch 1.1 through 2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application termination) and execute arbitrary code via a crafted Microsoft Excel file that triggers an out-of-bounds memory access, related to "handling of columns."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4211?: Integer signedness error in (1) QuickLook in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.5 and (2) Office Viewer in Apple iPhone OS 1.0 through 2.1 and iPhone OS for iPod touch 1.1 through 2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application termination) and execute arbitrary code via a crafted Microsoft Excel file that triggers an out-of-bounds memory access, related to "handling of columns."
How severe is CVE-2008-4211?: CVE-2008-4211 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-4211 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-4211?: CVE-2008-4211 primarily affects Apple Mac Os X. In total, 23 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4211?: 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-2008-4211 published?: CVE-2008-4211 was published on 2008-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (23)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:1.0.1:-:iphone:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:1.0.2:-:iphone:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:1.1.0:-:iphone:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:1.1.1:-:iphone:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:1.1.2:-:iphone:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:1.1.3:-:iphone:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:1.1.4:-:iphone:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:1.1.5:-:iphone:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:2.0.0:-:iphone:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:2.0.1:-:iphone:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:1.1.0:-:ipodtouch:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:1.1.2:-:ipodtouch:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:1.1.3:-:ipodtouch:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:1.1.4:-:ipodtouch:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:1.1.5:-:ipodtouch:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:2.0.0:-:ipodtouch:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:2.0.1:-:ipodtouch:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:2.0.2:-:ipodtouch:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:2.1:-:ipodtouch:*:*:*:*:*

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