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CVE-2008-3637

The Hash-based Message Authentication Code (HMAC) provider in Java on Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11, 10.5.4, and 10.5.5 uses an uninitialized vari…

Published 18 y ago · modified 4 mo ago · JSON

CVSS
8.8
v3.1 · NVD
CISA KEV
No
not known exploited
EPSS
5.7%
percentile 93%
Public exploits
0
none known

The Hash-based Message Authentication Code (HMAC) provider in Java on Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11, 10.5.4, and 10.5.5 uses an uninitialized variable, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted applet, related to an "error checking issue."

Exploit prediction (EPSS)

5.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 93% of all scored CVEs.

CVSS scores

Assigned byVersionScoreVector
NVD3.18.8CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
NVD2.09.3AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Classification

Weakness

References

  • exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com /vulnerabilities/45396 · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF, x_transferred
  • lists.apple.com /archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00008.html · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_APPLE, x_transferred
  • secunia.com /advisories/32018 · third-party-advisory, x_refsource_SECUNIA, x_transferred
  • securityfocus.com /bid/31379 · vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID, x_transferred
  • lists.apple.com /archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00007.html · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_APPLE, x_transferred
  • support.apple.com /kb/HT3178 · x_refsource_CONFIRM, x_transferred
  • securitytracker.com /id?1020943 · vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK, x_transferred
  • support.apple.com /kb/HT3179 · x_refsource_CONFIRM, x_transferred

Sources

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