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
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.5.6 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.5 |
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Aug/msg00001.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://osvdb.org/56836
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36096Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3757PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35954Patch
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022672
- 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/52439
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Aug/msg00001.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://osvdb.org/56836
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36096Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3757PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35954Patch
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022672
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.