CVE-2009-1235
First published: Thu Apr 02 2009(Updated: )
XNU 1228.9.59 and earlier on Apple Mac OS X 10.5.6 and earlier does not properly restrict interaction between user space and the HFS IOCTL handler, which allows local users to overwrite kernel memory and gain privileges by attaching an HFS+ disk image and performing certain steps involving HFS_GET_BOOT_INFO fcntl calls.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.3 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.3 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.3.2 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.1.5 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.1 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.3.0 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.5 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.2.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.2-2008-002 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.7 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.0.2 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.1.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.8 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.2.4 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.2.0 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.2 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.10 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.1 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.9 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.8 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.1.2 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.3.7 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.11 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.3.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.0 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.1 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.5 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.3.3 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.2.7 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.5 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.0.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.10 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.2.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.0.3 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.9 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.1 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.0 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.8 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.1.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.7 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.4 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.3.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.0 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.2 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.0 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.0 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.7 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.0.0 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.0.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.0 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | <=10.5.6 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.2.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.1.0 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.1.3 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4 | |
| Apple macOS Server | <=10.5.6 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.4 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.6 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.2 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.3.8 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.1.5 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.0.0 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.2.6 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.0 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.6 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.3.9 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.0.3 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.2 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.8 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.6 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.1.0 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.8 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.2.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.1.1 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.3.1 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.0.2 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.1.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.9 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.11 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.8 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.6 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.8 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.3 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.7 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.0.1 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.0 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.2.8 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.3.6 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.0.4 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.1.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.1.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.digit-labs.org/files/exploits/xnu-hfs-fcntl-v2.c
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0822
- http://www.informationweek.com/news/hardware/mac/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=216401181
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34203
- http://www.digit-labs.org/files/exploits/xnu-hfs-fcntl-v2.sh
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34424
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2172
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Aug/msg00001.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3757
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36096
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022671
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-218A.html
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8266
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-1235?
CVE-2009-1235 is considered to have a high severity due to its ability to allow local users to overwrite kernel memory and gain elevated privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1235?
To fix CVE-2009-1235, users should upgrade to a patched version of Mac OS X 10.5.7 or later.
Which versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2009-1235?
CVE-2009-1235 affects Mac OS X versions 10.5.6 and earlier, as well as various versions of Mac OS X Server.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-1235?
CVE-2009-1235 is a privilege escalation vulnerability related to improper restrictions in the HFS IOCTL handler.
Can local users exploit CVE-2009-1235?
Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2009-1235 by attaching an HFS+ disk image and performing specific actions.
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