Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in CoreText in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Unicode string.
CVSS Score
10.0
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.5.6 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.5.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Feb/msg00000.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://osvdb.org/51977
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33937Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3438
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33759
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33809
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0422Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Feb/msg00000.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://osvdb.org/51977
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33937Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3438
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33759
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33809
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0422Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-0012?
CVE-2009-0012 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in CoreText in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Unicode string.
How severe is CVE-2009-0012?
CVE-2009-0012 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-0012?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.