CVE-2008-3637

Name: CVE-2008-3637
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-09-26T16:21:43.97+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 5.73%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-3637 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.". EPSS estimates a 5.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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."

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

5.73%

92.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-665

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	10.4.11
Apple	Mac Os X	10.5.4
Apple	Mac Os X	10.5.5
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.4.11
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.5.4
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.5.5

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00007.htmlMailing List
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00008.htmlMailing List
http://secunia.com/advisories/32018Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3178Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3179Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31379Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020943Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45396Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00007.htmlMailing List
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Sep/msg00008.htmlMailing List
http://secunia.com/advisories/32018Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3178Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3179Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31379Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020943Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/45396Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Sep 26, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-3637?

How severe is CVE-2008-3637?

CVE-2008-3637 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3637?

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