Vulnerability Description
CarbonCore in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.8 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a file with a crafted resource fork.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.4.11 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.4.11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Sep/msg00004.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://osvdb.org/57948
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36701Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3865PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36355
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/53165
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Sep/msg00004.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://osvdb.org/57948
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36701Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3865PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36355
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/53165
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2803?
CVE-2009-2803 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). CarbonCore in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.8 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a file with a crafted resource for...
How severe is CVE-2009-2803?
CVE-2009-2803 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-2803?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.