CVE-2008-4224

Name: CVE-2008-4224
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-12-17T01:30:00.453+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.12%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-4224 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. UDF in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5.6 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a malformed UDF volume in a crafted ISO file.. EPSS estimates a 2.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

UDF in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5.6 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a malformed UDF volume in a crafted ISO file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.12%

79.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

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/32872
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021410
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/32872
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021410
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-2008-4224?

UDF in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5.6 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a malformed UDF volume in a crafted ISO file.

How severe is CVE-2008-4224?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-4224 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4224?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2008-4224?

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Source: NVD / NIST