CVE-2008-1573

Name: CVE-2008-1573
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-06-02T21:30:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.14%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-1573 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The BMP and GIF image decoding engine in ImageIO in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5.3 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information (memory contents) via a crafted (1) BMP or (2) GIF image, which causes an out-of-bounds read.. EPSS estimates a 2.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The BMP and GIF image decoding engine in ImageIO in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5.3 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information (memory contents) via a crafted (1) BMP or (2) GIF image, which causes an out-of-bounds read.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.14%

79.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	<= 10.5.2
Apple	Mac Os X	10.4.11
Apple	Mac Os X	10.5
Apple	Mac Os X	10.5.1
Apple	Mac Os X Server	<= 10.5.2
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.4.11
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.5
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.5.1

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//Jun/msg00001.html
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//May/msg00001.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/30430Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/30775Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1020144Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29412
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29513
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-150A.htmlUS Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1697Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1882/referencesVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42721
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//Jun/msg00001.html
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//May/msg00001.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/30430Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/30775Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1020144Patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29412
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29513
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-150A.htmlUS Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1697Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1882/referencesVendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42721

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-1573?

How severe is CVE-2008-1573?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-1573 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1573?

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