Vulnerability Description
Format string vulnerability in Login Window in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5 before 10.5.8 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via format string specifiers in an application name.
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://osvdb.org/56840
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36096Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3757PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35954Patch
- 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/52428
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Aug/msg00001.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://osvdb.org/56840
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36096Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3757PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35954Patch
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-218A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2172PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2191?
CVE-2009-2191 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Format string vulnerability in Login Window in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5 before 10.5.8 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via format stri...
How severe is CVE-2009-2191?
CVE-2009-2191 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-2009-2191?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.