Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in ImageIO in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 before 10.5.8, and Safari before 4.0.3, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via an image with crafted EXIF metadata.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.5.6 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Aug/msg00001.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Aug/msg00002.html
- http://osvdb.org/56842
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36096Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3733
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3757PatchVendor Advisory
- 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/2009/2172PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/52386
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Aug/msg00001.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Aug/msg00002.html
- http://osvdb.org/56842
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36096Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2188?
CVE-2009-2188 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in ImageIO in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 before 10.5.8, and Safari before 4.0.3, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via an imag...
How severe is CVE-2009-2188?
CVE-2009-2188 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-2009-2188?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.