What is the severity of CVE-2009-2827?

CVE-2009-2827 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution and denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2827?

To fix CVE-2009-2827, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Apple for Mac OS X 10.5.8.

What systems are affected by CVE-2009-2827?

CVE-2009-2827 specifically affects Apple Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server, both version 10.5.8.

Who can exploit CVE-2009-2827?

CVE-2009-2827 can be exploited by user-assisted remote attackers, meaning that the malicious action requires user interaction.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-2827?

CVE-2009-2827 is categorized as a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

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CVE-2009-2827

medium

6.8

CWE

119

10/11/2009

7/8/2024

CVE-2009-2827: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Nov 10 2009(Updated: )

Heap-based buffer overflow in Disk Images in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted FAT filesystem on a disk image.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
macOS Yosemite	=10.5.8
Apple Mac OS X Server	=10.5.8

Remedy

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3937

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36956

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-2827?
CVE-2009-2827 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2827?
To fix CVE-2009-2827, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Apple for Mac OS X 10.5.8.
What systems are affected by CVE-2009-2827?
CVE-2009-2827 specifically affects Apple Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server, both version 10.5.8.
Who can exploit CVE-2009-2827?
CVE-2009-2827 can be exploited by user-assisted remote attackers, meaning that the malicious action requires user interaction.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-2827?
CVE-2009-2827 is categorized as a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-2827?
CVE-2009-2827 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2827?
To fix CVE-2009-2827, you should apply the latest security updates provided by Apple for Mac OS X 10.5.8.
What systems are affected by CVE-2009-2827?
CVE-2009-2827 specifically affects Apple Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server, both version 10.5.8.
Who can exploit CVE-2009-2827?
CVE-2009-2827 can be exploited by user-assisted remote attackers, meaning that the malicious action requires user interaction.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-2827?
CVE-2009-2827 is categorized as a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.