CVE-2009-2194
First published: Thu Aug 06 2009(Updated: )
Apple Mac OS X 10.5 before 10.5.8 does not properly share file descriptors over local sockets, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) by placing file descriptors in messages sent to a socket that has no receiver, related to a "synchronization issue."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.2-2008-002 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.6 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.5 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.1 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.1 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.6 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.0 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.0 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.2 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.7 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.6 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.7 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3757
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Aug/msg00001.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35954
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2172
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36096
- http://osvdb.org/56836
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022672
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-218A.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/52439
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-2194?
CVE-2009-2194 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can cause a system crash.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2194?
To mitigate CVE-2009-2194, it's recommended to update to Mac OS X 10.5.8 or later versions.
Which Apple Mac OS X versions are affected by CVE-2009-2194?
CVE-2009-2194 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.5 through 10.5.7, including the server versions.
Can local users exploit CVE-2009-2194?
Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2009-2194 by sending malformed file descriptors over local sockets.
What is the nature of the flaw in CVE-2009-2194?
CVE-2009-2194 involves a synchronization issue that leads to improper handling of file descriptors over local sockets.
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