CVE-2009-2820: XSS
First published: Tue Oct 20 2009(Updated: )
Several cross-site scripting (XSS) flaws were found in the way CUPS web server interface used to process HTML form(s) content. A remote attacker could provide a specially-crafted HTML page(s), which once visited, by a local, unsuspecting user could lead to intended client-side security mechanisms bypass or, potentially, to injecting of malicious scripts into web pages, processed by CUPS web interface. Acknowledgements: Red Hat would like to thank Aaron Sigel of Apple Product Security for responsibly reporting this issue.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.8 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.7 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.0.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.8 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.6 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.0 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.0.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.10 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.0.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.9 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.1.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.7 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.6 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.0 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.0 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.7 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.0.0 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.0 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.1.0 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.1.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.6 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.1.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.0 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.6 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.8 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.1.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.7 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.9 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.11 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.8 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.6 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | <=10.6.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.0.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.1.2 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.3 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.3.2 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.1.5 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.1 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.3.0 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.2.2 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.1.1 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.2.4 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.2.0 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.2 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.10 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.9 | |
| Apple macOS Server | <=10.6.1 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.1.2 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.3.7 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.11 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.3.5 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.8 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.2 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.3.3 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.2.7 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.5 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.4 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.2.3 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.1 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.1 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.0 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.6 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.6 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.3.4 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.0 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.0.4 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.3 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.2.5 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.4 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.5 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.3 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.3.8 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.7 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.0.0 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.2.6 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.6 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.3.9 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.0.3 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.2 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.8 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.1.0 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.2.1 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.3.1 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.0.2 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.1.4 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.7 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.0.1 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.0 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.2.8 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.3.6 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.1.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3937
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Nov/msg00000.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36956
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3184
- http://www.cups.org/documentation.php/relnotes.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=529833
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37360
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-1595.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37308
- http://www.cups.org/articles.php?L590
- http://www.cups.org/str.php?L3367
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:072
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:073
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-77-1021115.1-1
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9153
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=365324&action=diff
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=365324&action=edit
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=365326&action=diff
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=365326&action=edit
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=366865&action=diff
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=366865&action=edit
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=529833#c10
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-1595.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-2820?
CVE-2009-2820 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2820?
To fix CVE-2009-2820, users should update their systems to the latest patched version of macOS that addresses this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2009-2820?
CVE-2009-2820 affects multiple versions of macOS X, particularly versions ranging from 10.0 to 10.6.
Can CVE-2009-2820 lead to data theft?
Yes, if exploited, CVE-2009-2820 could allow attackers to execute scripts in a user's browser, potentially leading to data theft.
Is CVE-2009-2820 a critical vulnerability?
CVE-2009-2820 is not categorized as critical but still poses a risk, necessitating prompt remediation.
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