CVE-2009-0145: Code Injection

Published May 13, 2009
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Updated

CoreGraphics in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5 before 10.5.7, iPhone OS 1.0 through 2.2.1, and iPhone OS for iPod touch 1.1 through 2.2.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted PDF file that triggers memory corruption.

Affected Software

15 affected components
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.5.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.6
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.4.11
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.5
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.1
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.5.1
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.5.6
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.0
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.5.0
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.5.3
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.5.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.11
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.4

Event History

May 13, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:14 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:14 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-0145?

CVE-2009-0145 has a critical severity level due to its potential to allow remote code execution and denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-0145?

To fix CVE-2009-0145, update your Apple Mac OS X or iPhone OS to versions that have patched this vulnerability.

3

What are the affected versions related to CVE-2009-0145?

CVE-2009-0145 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.4.11 and 10.5 before 10.5.7, as well as certain versions of iPhone OS.

4

What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2009-0145?

CVE-2009-0145 can be exploited through specially crafted PDF files that cause memory corruption.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2009-0145?

There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2009-0145 other than applying the necessary software updates.

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