CVE-2008-0989

MediumCVSS 6.9/10Last modified Jun 16, 2026

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.

Metrics

CVSS 2.0 6.9/10AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Weakness enumeration

CWE-134

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Mar 18, 2008
Last modified
Jun 16, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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