# CVE-2008-3623: Heap-based buffer overflow in CoreGraphics in Apple Safari before 3.2 on Windows, in iPhone OS 1.0 through 2.2.1, and in iPhone OS for iPod

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2008-11-17 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in CoreGraphics in Apple Safari before 3.2 on Windows, in iPhone OS 1.0 through 2.2.1, and in iPhone OS for iPod touch 1.1 through 2.2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted image, related to improper handling of color spaces.

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## References

- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3639
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Nov/msg00001.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1621
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3444
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-350A.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33179
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021225
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Jun/msg00005.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32706
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32291
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3338
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3298
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008//Dec/msg00000.html

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