CVE-2009-0017: Buffer Overflow
Published Feb 13, 2009
·Updated
csregprinter in the Printing component in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.6 does not properly handle error conditions, which allows local users to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors that trigger a heap-based buffer overflow.
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
Remediation
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-2009-0017?
CVE-2009-0017 has a medium severity due to its potential to allow local users to execute arbitrary code.
2
How do I fix CVE-2009-0017?
To fix CVE-2009-0017, you should update to the latest version of macOS that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2009-0017?
CVE-2009-0017 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.4.11 and 10.5.6.
4
Can CVE-2009-0017 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2009-0017 is a local vulnerability, meaning it cannot be exploited remotely and requires local user access.
5
What does CVE-2009-0017 entail?
CVE-2009-0017 involves a heap-based buffer overflow due to improper error handling in the csregprinter component.