CVE-2008-0997

Name: CVE-2008-0997
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-03-18T22:44:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.64%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-0997 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in AppKit in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application termination) and execute arbitrary code via a crafted PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file that is not properly handled when querying a network printer.. EPSS estimates a 3.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in AppKit in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application termination) and execute arbitrary code via a crafted PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file that is not properly handled when querying a network printer.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.64%

88.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	10.4.11
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.4.11

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 18, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-0997?

How severe is CVE-2008-0997?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-0997 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0997?

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Source: NVD / NIST