CVE-2009-2188: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Aug 06 2009(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in ImageIO in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 before 10.5.8, and Safari before 4.0.3, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via an image with crafted EXIF metadata.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| macOS Yosemite | =10.5.2-2008-002 | |
| Apple Mac OS X Server | =10.5.2 | |
| macOS Yosemite | =10.5.6 | |
| macOS Yosemite | =10.5.5 | |
| Apple Mac OS X Server | =10.5.5 | |
| macOS Yosemite | =10.5.1 | |
| Apple Mac OS X Server | =10.5.1 | |
| Apple Mac OS X Server | =10.5.6 | |
| macOS Yosemite | =10.5.3 | |
| macOS Yosemite | =10.5.0 | |
| Apple Mac OS X Server | =10.5.0 | |
| Apple Mac OS X Server | =10.5.3 | |
| macOS Yosemite | =10.5 | |
| Apple Mac OS X Server | =10.5.4 | |
| macOS Yosemite | =10.5.2 | |
| Apple Mac OS X Server | =10.5.7 | |
| macOS Yosemite | =10.5.6 | |
| macOS Yosemite | =10.5.7 | |
| Apple Mac OS X Server | =10.5 | |
| macOS Yosemite | =10.5.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35954
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Aug/msg00001.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3757
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2172
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36096
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022674
- http://osvdb.org/56842
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3733
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Aug/msg00002.html
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-218A.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/52386
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-2188?
CVE-2009-2188 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2188?
To mitigate CVE-2009-2188, users should update their Apple Mac OS X or Safari to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2009-2188?
CVE-2009-2188 affects Apple Mac OS X versions prior to 10.5.8 and Safari versions prior to 4.0.3.
Can CVE-2009-2188 cause denial of service?
Yes, CVE-2009-2188 can lead to denial of service by causing the application to crash.
What types of attacks exploit CVE-2009-2188?
CVE-2009-2188 can be exploited through specially crafted images containing malicious EXIF metadata.
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