CVE-2008-2304: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-2304: Buffer overflow in Apple Core Image Fun House 2.0 and earlier in CoreImage Examples in Xcode tools before 3...

Buffer overflow in Apple Core Image Fun House 2.0 and earlier in CoreImage Examples in Xcode tools before 3.1 allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a .funhouse file with a string XML element that contains many characters.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 08:58 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2008-2304 is a legacy Apple developer-tool vulnerability. A malicious .funhouse file could crash Apple Core Image Fun House or potentially run code when opened by a user. The main business concern is old Mac developer workstations, build images, or archived lab systems that still include Xcode tools before 3.1. Exposure is likely limited to legacy macOS development systems with old Xcode tools or CoreImage Examples installed. Modern systems are unlikely to be affected unless archived tooling was restored or retained. Treat this as a targeted legacy-system cleanup item, not a broad enterprise emergency. Prioritize any developer, design, or lab machines that keep old Xcode examples and can open files from email, archives, or shared storage. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Xcode tools to 3.1 or later, following Apple guidance.; Remove CoreImage Examples and Core Image Fun House from legacy systems.; Block or quarantine untrusted .funhouse files in email and file shares..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 18:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 14, 2008, 18:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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6043CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
apple-xcode-funhouse-bo(43733)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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