# CVE-2008-4217: Integer signedness error in BOM in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the headers in a craft

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2008-12-17 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Integer signedness error in BOM in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the headers in a crafted CPIO archive, leading to a stack-based buffer overflow.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## References

- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3444
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-350A.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32876
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33179
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021399
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32839
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3338
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008//Dec/msg00000.html

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