CVE-2009-0009: Buffer Overflow

Published Feb 13, 2009

Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in the Pixlet codec in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application termination) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted movie file that triggers memory corruption.

Affected Software

4 affected components

Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.6

Apple Mac OS X Server=10.4.11

Apple Mac OS X Server=10.5.6

Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.11

Event History

Feb 13, 2009

CVE Published

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Description

Data Sourced

via NVD·12:30 AM

DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-0009?

CVE-2009-0009 has a high severity level due to its potential for denial of service and arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0009?

To fix CVE-2009-0009, you should update your Apple Mac OS X to the latest version or apply available security patches.

What versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2009-0009?

CVE-2009-0009 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.4.11 and 10.5.6.

What type of attack does CVE-2009-0009 facilitate?

CVE-2009-0009 facilitates remote denial of service attacks and the possibility of executing arbitrary code via crafted movie files.

Is CVE-2009-0009 a common vulnerability?

CVE-2009-0009 is considered a notable vulnerability due to its impact on older versions of macOS, particularly among users still on those systems.