Vulnerability Description
csregprinter in the Printing component in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.6 does not properly handle error conditions, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors that trigger a heap-based buffer overflow.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.4.11 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.4.11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Feb/msg00000.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33937
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3438
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33759
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33811
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0422
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Feb/msg00000.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33937
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3438
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33759
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33811
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0422
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-0017?
CVE-2009-0017 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). csregprinter in the Printing component in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.6 does not properly handle error conditions, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors that trigg...
How severe is CVE-2009-0017?
CVE-2009-0017 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-0017?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.