Vulnerability Description
Integer overflow in Terminal in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 before 10.5.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted size value in a CSI[4 xterm resize escape sequence that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.5 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://dvlabs.tippingpoint.com/advisory/TPTI-09-04
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1022322Patch
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3549PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/504031/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35182Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50982
- http://dvlabs.tippingpoint.com/advisory/TPTI-09-04
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1022322Patch
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3549PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/504031/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35182Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50982
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-1717?
CVE-2009-1717 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Integer overflow in Terminal in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 before 10.5.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted...
How severe is CVE-2009-1717?
CVE-2009-1717 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-1717?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.