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CVE-2008-4217

CRITICAL CVSS: 9.3 Published: 2008-12-17 Modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Integer signedness error in BOM in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the headers in a crafted CPIO archive, leading to a stack-based buffer overflow.

Affected Platforms

Apple Mac Os X ServerApple Mac Os X

Weakness Type

CWE-189

References