CVE-2008-3637
Java HMAC Provider on Apple Mac OS X Uninitialized Variable Code Execution Vulnerability
Description
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."
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 26, 2008, 4:21 p.m.
Last Modified :
Feb. 15, 2024, 8:54 p.m.
Source :
[email protected]
Remotely Exploitable :
Yes !
Impact Score :
5.9
Exploitability Score :
2.8
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2008-3637.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00007.html | Mailing List |
| http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00008.html | Mailing List |
| http://secunia.com/advisories/32018 | Broken Link Vendor Advisory |
| http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3178 | Vendor Advisory |
| http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3179 | Vendor Advisory |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31379 | Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020943 | Broken Link Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45396 | Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
Modified Analysis by [email protected]
Feb. 15, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Changed Reference Type http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00007.html No Types Assigned http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00007.html Mailing List Changed Reference Type http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00008.html No Types Assigned http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00008.html Mailing List Changed Reference Type http://secunia.com/advisories/32018 Vendor Advisory http://secunia.com/advisories/32018 Broken Link, Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3178 No Types Assigned http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3178 Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3179 No Types Assigned http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3179 Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31379 No Types Assigned http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31379 Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Changed Reference Type http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020943 No Types Assigned http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020943 Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Changed Reference Type https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45396 No Types Assigned https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45396 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry Removed CWE NIST CWE-94 Added CWE NIST CWE-665 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Aug. 08, 2017
Action Type Old Value New Value Removed Reference http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/xfdb/45396 [No Types Assigned] Added Reference https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45396 [No Types Assigned] -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Sep. 29, 2008
Action Type Old Value New Value
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2008-3637 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2008-3637
weaknesses.
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
3.80 }} 1.29%
score
0.92022
percentile