Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in ColorSync in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5 before 10.5.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted image containing an embedded ColorSync profile.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.5.6 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.4.11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Aug/msg00001.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Jun/msg00002.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010/Jun/msg00000.html
- http://osvdb.org/56845
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36096Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40105
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40196
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3757PatchVendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4196
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4220
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35954Patch
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022674
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-218A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2172Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1373
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-1726?
CVE-2009-1726 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in ColorSync in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5 before 10.5.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafte...
How severe is CVE-2009-1726?
CVE-2009-1726 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-1726?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.