Vulnerability Description
Integer overflow in ColorSync in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.8, and Safari before 4.0.4 on Windows, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted ColorSync profile embedded in an image, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.4.11 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.4.11 |
| Apple | Safari | <= 4.0.3 |
| Microsoft | Windows | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Nov/msg00001.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Sep/msg00004.html
- http://osvdb.org/57949
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36701Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37346Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3865Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3949
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36357
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3217Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/53166
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Nov/msg00001.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Sep/msg00004.html
- http://osvdb.org/57949
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36701Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37346Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2804?
CVE-2009-2804 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Integer overflow in ColorSync in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.8, and Safari before 4.0.4 on Windows, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application cras...
How severe is CVE-2009-2804?
CVE-2009-2804 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-2009-2804?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server, Apple Safari, Microsoft Windows.