Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the AppleTalk networking stack in XNU 1228.3.13 and earlier on Apple Mac OS X 10.5.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a ZIP NOTIFY (aka ZIPOP_NOTIFY) packet that overwrites a certain ifPort structure member.
CVSS Score
HIGH
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://secunia.com/advisories/34424
- http://www.digit-labs.org/files/exploits/xnu-appletalk-zip.cExploit
- http://www.informationweek.com/news/hardware/mac/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=216
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34201Exploit
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8262
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34424
- http://www.digit-labs.org/files/exploits/xnu-appletalk-zip.cExploit
- http://www.informationweek.com/news/hardware/mac/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=216
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34201Exploit
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8262
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-1236?
CVE-2009-1236 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in the AppleTalk networking stack in XNU 1228.3.13 and earlier on Apple Mac OS X 10.5.6 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a...
How severe is CVE-2009-1236?
CVE-2009-1236 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-2009-1236?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.