MEDIUM · 4.9

CVE-2009-2194

Apple Mac OS X 10.5 before 10.5.8 does not properly share file descriptors over local sockets, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) by placing file descriptors in messa...

Vulnerability Description

Apple Mac OS X 10.5 before 10.5.8 does not properly share file descriptors over local sockets, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) by placing file descriptors in messages sent to a socket that has no receiver, related to a "synchronization issue."

CVSS Score

4.9

MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
COMPLETE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
AppleMac Os X10.5.6
AppleMac Os X Server10.5

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2009-2194?

CVE-2009-2194 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). Apple Mac OS X 10.5 before 10.5.8 does not properly share file descriptors over local sockets, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) by placing file descriptors in messa...

How severe is CVE-2009-2194?

CVE-2009-2194 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2009-2194?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.