CVE-2009-2801: Medium severity Apple iOS and macOS vulnerability
Published Mar 30, 2010
·Updated
The Application Firewall in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 drops unspecified firewall rules after a reboot, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via packet data, related to a "timing issue."
Affected Software
2 affected components
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.8
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.5.8
Remediation
Event History
Mar 30, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:30 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2009-2801?
CVE-2009-2801 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized network access.
2
How do I fix CVE-2009-2801?
To mitigate CVE-2009-2801, update to a patched version of Mac OS X beyond 10.5.8.
3
What platforms are affected by CVE-2009-2801?
CVE-2009-2801 affects Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 and Mac OS X Server 10.5.8.
4
What exploit is associated with CVE-2009-2801?
CVE-2009-2801 is exploited via dropped firewall rules after a reboot, potentially allowing remote attackers to bypass access restrictions.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2009-2801?
Currently, the primary recommended action for CVE-2009-2801 is to upgrade to a more secure version of the operating system.