What is the severity of CVE-2009-2803?

CVE-2009-2803 is classified as a critical vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2803?

To fix CVE-2009-2803, you should update to the latest version of Mac OS X which contains the necessary security patches.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2803?

CVE-2009-2803 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.4.11 and 10.5.8.

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2009-2803?

CVE-2009-2803 can be exploited via files containing a crafted resource fork that leads to memory corruption.

Is CVE-2009-2803 specific to a certain application?

CVE-2009-2803 primarily affects system components in Mac OS X and is not limited to a specific application.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2009-2803

medium

6.8

CWE

399

14/9/2009

7/8/2024

CVE-2009-2803

First published: Mon Sep 14 2009(Updated: )

CarbonCore in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.8 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a file with a crafted resource fork.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple iOS and macOS	=10.5.8
Apple macOS Server	=10.4.11
Apple macOS Server	=10.5.8
Apple iOS and macOS	=10.4.11

Remedy

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Sep/msg00004.html

Remedy

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3865

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-2803?
CVE-2009-2803 is classified as a critical vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2803?
To fix CVE-2009-2803, you should update to the latest version of Mac OS X which contains the necessary security patches.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2803?
CVE-2009-2803 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.4.11 and 10.5.8.
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2009-2803?
CVE-2009-2803 can be exploited via files containing a crafted resource fork that leads to memory corruption.
Is CVE-2009-2803 specific to a certain application?
CVE-2009-2803 primarily affects system components in Mac OS X and is not limited to a specific application.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-2803?
CVE-2009-2803 is classified as a critical vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2803?
To fix CVE-2009-2803, you should update to the latest version of Mac OS X which contains the necessary security patches.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2803?
CVE-2009-2803 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.4.11 and 10.5.8.
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2009-2803?
CVE-2009-2803 can be exploited via files containing a crafted resource fork that leads to memory corruption.
Is CVE-2009-2803 specific to a certain application?
CVE-2009-2803 primarily affects system components in Mac OS X and is not limited to a specific application.