What is the severity of CVE-2009-2809?

CVE-2009-2809 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2809?

To fix CVE-2009-2809, users should update their Apple Mac OS X systems to the latest available version that addresses this vulnerability.

What versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2009-2809?

CVE-2009-2809 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.4.11 and 10.5.8, including the server editions.

What type of attack can be executed using the vulnerability CVE-2009-2809?

CVE-2009-2809 can be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted TIFF image.

Is there a denial of service risk associated with CVE-2009-2809?

Yes, CVE-2009-2809 can also lead to denial of service attacks by causing application crashes.

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CVE-2009-2809

medium

6.8

CWE

14/9/2009

7/8/2024

CVE-2009-2809: Code Injection

First published: Mon Sep 14 2009(Updated: )

ImageIO in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted PixarFilm encoded TIFF image, related to "multiple memory corruption issues."

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-2009-2809?
CVE-2009-2809 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2809?
To fix CVE-2009-2809, users should update their Apple Mac OS X systems to the latest available version that addresses this vulnerability.
What versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2009-2809?
CVE-2009-2809 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.4.11 and 10.5.8, including the server editions.
What type of attack can be executed using the vulnerability CVE-2009-2809?
CVE-2009-2809 can be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted TIFF image.
Is there a denial of service risk associated with CVE-2009-2809?
Yes, CVE-2009-2809 can also lead to denial of service attacks by causing application crashes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-2809?
CVE-2009-2809 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2809?
To fix CVE-2009-2809, users should update their Apple Mac OS X systems to the latest available version that addresses this vulnerability.
What versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2009-2809?
CVE-2009-2809 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.4.11 and 10.5.8, including the server editions.
What type of attack can be executed using the vulnerability CVE-2009-2809?
CVE-2009-2809 can be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted TIFF image.
Is there a denial of service risk associated with CVE-2009-2809?
Yes, CVE-2009-2809 can also lead to denial of service attacks by causing application crashes.