How severe is CVE-2008-4368?

CVE-2008-4368 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-4368 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-4368?

CVE-2008-4368 primarily affects Apple Mac Os X. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4368?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-4368 published?

CVE-2008-4368 was published on 2008-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-4368

CVE-2008-4368 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-310.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (69th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Apple Mac Os X
Published: 2008-10-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The default configuration of Java 1.5 on Apple Mac OS X 10.5.4 and 10.5.5 contains a jurisdiction policy that limits Java Cryptography Extension (JCE) key sizes to 128 bits, which makes it easier for attackers to decrypt ciphertext produced by JCE.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4368?: The default configuration of Java 1.5 on Apple Mac OS X 10.5.4 and 10.5.5 contains a jurisdiction policy that limits Java Cryptography Extension (JCE) key sizes to 128 bits, which makes it easier for attackers to decrypt ciphertext produced by JCE.
How severe is CVE-2008-4368?: CVE-2008-4368 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-4368 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-4368?: CVE-2008-4368 primarily affects Apple Mac Os X. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4368?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-4368 published?: CVE-2008-4368 was published on 2008-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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