CVE-2009-0141: Medium severity Apple iOS and macOS vulnerability
XTerm in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.6, when used with luit, creates tty devices with insecure world-writable permissions, which allows local users to write to the Xterm of another user.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-0141?
CVE-2009-0141 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to interfere with other users' sessions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0141?
To fix CVE-2009-0141, update to a patched version of Mac OS X beyond 10.5.6 or adjust the permissions of the tty devices manually.
Which versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2009-0141?
CVE-2009-0141 affects Mac OS X versions 10.4.11 and 10.5.6, including both client and server editions.
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2009-0141?
Exploiting CVE-2009-0141 allows local users to write to another user's Xterm, possibly allowing unauthorized access or data manipulation.
Can I prevent CVE-2009-0141 without an update?
To prevent CVE-2009-0141 without an update, ensure that the tty devices have proper permissions set to restrict access.