CVE-2009-2801 — MEDIUM (6.4)

Vulnerability Description

The Application Firewall in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 drops unspecified firewall rules after a reboot, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via packet data, related to a "timing issue."

CVSS Score

6.4

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

PARTIAL

Availability

PARTIAL

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	10.5.8
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.5.8

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-264

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Mar/msg00001.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Mar/msg00001.htmlPatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2009-2801?

CVE-2009-2801 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The Application Firewall in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 drops unspecified firewall rules after a reboot, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via packet data, related to...

How severe is CVE-2009-2801?

CVE-2009-2801 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2009-2801?

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