Vulnerability Description
Launch Services in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 does not properly recognize an unsafe Uniform Type Identifier (UTI) in an exported document type in a downloaded application, which allows remote attackers to trigger the automatic opening of a file, and execute arbitrary code, via a crafted web site.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.5.8 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.5.8 |
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Sep/msg00004.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://osvdb.org/57954
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36701Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3865Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36361
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Sep/msg00004.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://osvdb.org/57954
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36701Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3865Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36361
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2812?
CVE-2009-2812 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Launch Services in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 does not properly recognize an unsafe Uniform Type Identifier (UTI) in an exported document type in a downloaded application, which allows remote attackers to ...
How severe is CVE-2009-2812?
CVE-2009-2812 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-2009-2812?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.