CVE-2009-0011: High severity Apple iOS and macOS vulnerability
Published Feb 13, 2009
·Updated
Certificate Assistant in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.6 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via unknown vectors related to an "insecure file operation" on a temporary file.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.6
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.5.6
Remediation
Patch Available
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
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2009-0011?
CVE-2009-0011 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on file integrity.
2
How do I fix CVE-2009-0011?
To mitigate CVE-2009-0011, users should update to a later version of Mac OS X that addresses this insecure file operation.
3
What versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2009-0011?
CVE-2009-0011 specifically affects Mac OS X version 10.5.6 and Mac OS X Server version 10.5.6.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2009-0011 expose systems to?
CVE-2009-0011 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files, which can lead to unauthorized file modifications.
5
Is user authentication required to exploit CVE-2009-0011?
No, CVE-2009-0011 can be exploited by local users without requiring authentication, making it particularly concerning.