VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2008-0989

CVSS score6.9 MEDIUM
EPSS probability0.44%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2008-03-18
Last modified2026-06-16
CVSS vectorAV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Description

Format string vulnerability in mDNSResponderHelper in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.2 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the local hostname.

Weakness classification

  • CWE-134: Use of Externally-Controlled Format String

Primary references