CVE-2008-4220

Name: CVE-2008-4220
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-12-17T01:30:00.377+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.51%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-4220 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Integer overflow in the inet_net_pton API in Libsystem in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5.6 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via unspecified vectors. NOTE: this may be related to the WLB-2008080064 advisory published by SecurityReason on 20080822; however, as of 20081216, there are insufficient details to be sure.. EPSS estimates a 3.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Integer overflow in the inet_net_pton API in Libsystem in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5.6 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via unspecified vectors. NOTE: this may be related to the WLB-2008080064 advisory published by SecurityReason on 20080822; however, as of 20081216, there are insufficient details to be sure.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.51%

87.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-189

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	<= 10.5.5
Apple	Mac Os X	10.4.11
Apple	Mac Os X	10.5
Apple	Mac Os X	10.5.1
Apple	Mac Os X	10.5.2
Apple	Mac Os X	10.5.3
Apple	Mac Os X	10.5.4
Apple	Mac Os X Server	<= 10.5.5
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.4.11
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.5
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.5.1
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.5.2
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.5.3
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.5.4

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008//Dec/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/33179Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3338Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32839
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32877
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021406
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-350A.htmlUS Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3444
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008//Dec/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/33179Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3338Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32839
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32877
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021406
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-350A.htmlUS Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3444

Timeline

Published: Dec 17, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-4220?

How severe is CVE-2008-4220?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-4220 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4220?

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