CVE-2008-3643

Name: CVE-2008-3643
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-10-10T10:30:04.95+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.57%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-3643 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability in Finder in Mac OS X 10.5.5 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (continuous termination and restart) via a crafted Desktop file that generates an error when producing its icon, related to an "error recovery issue.". EPSS estimates a 1.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Finder in Mac OS X 10.5.5 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (continuous termination and restart) via a crafted Desktop file that generates an error when producing its icon, related to an "error recovery issue."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.57%

72.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

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

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 10, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-3643?

How severe is CVE-2008-3643?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-3643 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3643?

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Source: NVD / NIST