Vulnerability Description
iChat in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 before 10.5.7 disables SSL for AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) communication in certain circumstances that are inconsistent with the Require SSL setting, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | >= 10.5.0, < 10.5.7 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | >= 10.5.0, < 10.5.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/May/msg00002.htmlMailing ListPatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35074Broken Link
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3549PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34926Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022212Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-133A.htmlThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1297Broken Link
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50487Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/May/msg00002.htmlMailing ListPatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35074Broken Link
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3549PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34926Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022212Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-133A.htmlThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1297Broken Link
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-0152?
CVE-2009-0152 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). iChat in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 before 10.5.7 disables SSL for AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) communication in certain circumstances that are inconsistent with the Require SSL setting, which allows remote a...
How severe is CVE-2009-0152?
CVE-2009-0152 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-0152?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.