Vulnerability Description
Launch Services in Apple Mac OS X 10.6.x before 10.6.2 recursively clears quarantine information upon opening a quarantined folder, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a quarantined application that does not trigger a "potentially unsafe" warning message.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.6 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.6 |
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Nov/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3937PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36956Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3184
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Nov/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3937PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36956Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3184
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2810?
CVE-2009-2810 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Launch Services in Apple Mac OS X 10.6.x before 10.6.2 recursively clears quarantine information upon opening a quarantined folder, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary cod...
How severe is CVE-2009-2810?
CVE-2009-2810 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-2009-2810?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.