CVE-2008-1034

Name: CVE-2008-1034
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-06-02T21:30:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 8.18%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-1034 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Integer underflow in Help Viewer in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted help:topic URL that triggers a buffer overflow.. EPSS estimates a 8.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Integer underflow in Help Viewer in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted help:topic URL that triggers a buffer overflow.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

8.18%

94.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-189

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	<= 10.4
Apple	Mac Os X	10.0
Apple	Mac Os X	10.1
Apple	Mac Os X	10.2
Apple	Mac Os X	10.3

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//May/msg00001.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/30430Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1020138
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/566875US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29412
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29483
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-150A.htmlUS Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1697Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42716
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//May/msg00001.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/30430Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1020138
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/566875US Government Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29412
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29483
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-150A.htmlUS Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1697Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42716

Timeline

Published: Jun 2, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-1034?

How severe is CVE-2008-1034?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-1034 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1034?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST