CVE-2008-3637

HighCVSS 8.8/10Last modified Jun 16, 2026

Description

The Hash-based Message Authentication Code (HMAC) provider in Java on Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11, 10.5.4, and 10.5.5 uses an uninitialized variable, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted applet, related to an "error checking issue."

Metrics

CVSS 3.1 8.8/10CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness enumeration

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Sep 26, 2008
Last modified
Jun 16, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2008-3637: High severity, CVSS 8.8 | Vulnix