CVE-2009-0140: Critical severity Apple iOS and macOS vulnerability
Published Feb 13, 2009
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in the SMB component in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.6 allows remote SMB servers to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion and system shutdown) via a crafted file system name.
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-2009-0140?
CVE-2009-0140 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to denial of service due to memory exhaustion.
2
How do I fix CVE-2009-0140?
To fix CVE-2009-0140, users should update their Mac OS X to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2009-0140?
CVE-2009-0140 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.4.11 and 10.5.6.
4
What kind of attack does CVE-2009-0140 enable?
CVE-2009-0140 enables remote attackers to cause a denial of service through crafted file system names.
5
Is there a patch available for CVE-2009-0140?
Yes, Apple has released updates that include patches for CVE-2009-0140.