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CVE-2008-4218

UnknownEPSS 0.34%

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CVE-2008-4218 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple integer overflows in the kernel in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5.6 on Intel platforms allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted call to (1) i386_set_ldt or (2) i386_get_ldt.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple integer overflows in the kernel in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5.6 on Intel platforms allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted call to (1) i386_set_ldt or (2) i386_get_ldt.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.34%

26.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AppleMac Os X<= 10.5.5
AppleMac Os X10.5
AppleMac Os X10.5.1
AppleMac Os X10.5.2
AppleMac Os X10.5.3
AppleMac Os X10.5.4
AppleMac Os X Server<= 10.5.5
AppleMac Os X Server10.5
AppleMac Os X Server10.5.1
AppleMac Os X Server10.5.2
AppleMac Os X Server10.5.3
AppleMac Os X Server10.5.4

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-4218?
Multiple integer overflows in the kernel in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5.6 on Intel platforms allow local users to gain privileges via a crafted call to (1) i386_set_ldt or (2) i386_get_ldt.
How severe is CVE-2008-4218?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-4218 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4218?
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