CVE-2008-0044

5.8 MEDIUM 4% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

Multiple buffer overflows in AFP Client in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.2 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application termination) and execute arbitrary code via a crafted afp:// URL.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network without logging in. Limited direct impact.
Exploit odds: 4.5% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2008-03-18 22:44 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-16 22:48 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 4.5% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 5.8 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2008-03-18 22:44 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-16 22:48 UTC
Exploit probability: 4.5% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-119 · Buffer errors
Record status: Modified

Affected

Apple Mac Os X 10.4.11
Apple Mac Os X 10.5.2
Apple Mac Os X Server 10.4.11
Apple Mac Os X Server 10.5.2

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 5.8

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: Medium
Authentication: None
Confidentiality: None
Integrity: Partial
Availability: Partial

Raw vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record