CVE-2008-2320: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-2320: Stack-based buffer overflow in CarbonCore in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.4, iPhone OS 1.0 through 2.2.1...

Stack-based buffer overflow in CarbonCore in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.4, iPhone OS 1.0 through 2.2.1, and iPhone OS for iPod touch 1.1 through 2.2.1 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a long filename to the file management API.

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

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Apple platform flaw where an overly long filename could crash an application or potentially run attacker-controlled code on affected legacy systems. Business urgency depends almost entirely on whether Mac OS X 10.4.11/10.5.4 or early iPhone/iPod touch OS versions remain in use. Exposure is most plausible in retained legacy Apple endpoints, embedded workflows, archives, or lab systems still running the named versions. The provided data does not identify affected modern Apple platforms. Prioritize this if legacy Apple systems remain operational or handle files from untrusted sources. For fully modernized fleets, treat it as a legacy exposure verification item rather than an emergency. Mitigation focus: Inventory for the exact affected Apple OS versions listed in the CVE.; Apply relevant Apple security updates or guidance from the cited Apple advisories.; Retire or isolate unsupported legacy Apple systems that cannot be updated..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 18:33 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 4, 2008, 01:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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macosx-carboncore-bo(44126)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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