CVE-2008-4233

Name: CVE-2008-4233
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-11-25T23:30:00.483+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.15%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-4233 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Safari in Apple iPhone OS 1.0 through 2.1 and iPhone OS for iPod touch 1.1 through 2.1 does not isolate the call-approval dialog from the process of launching new applications, which allows remote attackers to make arbitrary phone calls via a crafted HTML document.. EPSS estimates a 2.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Safari in Apple iPhone OS 1.0 through 2.1 and iPhone OS for iPod touch 1.1 through 2.1 does not isolate the call-approval dialog from the process of launching new applications, which allows remote attackers to make arbitrary phone calls via a crafted HTML document.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.15%

79.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Safari	All versions
Apple	Iphone Os	1.0
Apple	Iphone Os	1.0.1
Apple	Iphone Os	1.0.2
Apple	Iphone Os	1.1
Apple	Iphone Os	1.1.1
Apple	Iphone Os	1.1.2
Apple	Iphone Os	1.1.3
Apple	Iphone Os	1.1.4
Apple	Iphone Os	1.1.5
Apple	Iphone Os	2.0
Apple	Iphone Os	2.0.1
Apple	Iphone Os	2.0.2
Apple	Iphone Os	2.1

References

Timeline

Published: Nov 25, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-4233?

How severe is CVE-2008-4233?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-4233 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4233?

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Source: NVD / NIST