CVE-2009-2832: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Nov 10 2009(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in FTP Server in Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a CWD command specifying a pathname in a deeply nested hierarchy of directories, related to a "CWD command line tool."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-2832?
The severity of CVE-2009-2832 is critical due to the potential for remote code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2832?
To fix CVE-2009-2832, update your Apple Mac OS X Server to version 10.6.2 or later.
Which versions of Apple Mac OS X Server are affected by CVE-2009-2832?
CVE-2009-2832 affects multiple versions of Apple Mac OS X Server up to 10.6.1.
What type of attack does CVE-2009-2832 describe?
CVE-2009-2832 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited via a malicious CWD command.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2009-2832?
Exploiting CVE-2009-2832 can lead to arbitrary code execution or crash the FTP server, causing denial of service.
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