What is the severity of CVE-2009-2839?

CVE-2009-2839 has a high severity due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2839?

To fix CVE-2009-2839, update your Apple Mac OS X to the latest version provided by Apple that addresses this vulnerability.

What versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2009-2839?

CVE-2009-2839 specifically affects Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 and Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.8.

What can attackers do exploiting CVE-2009-2839?

Attackers exploiting CVE-2009-2839 can execute arbitrary code or cause memory corruption leading to application crashes.

Is CVE-2009-2839 still a concern for current users?

CVE-2009-2839 is less of a concern for current users as it affects an outdated version of Mac OS X, but users of legacy systems should take precautions.

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CVE-2009-2839

medium

6.8

CWE

399

10/11/2009

7/8/2024

CVE-2009-2839

First published: Tue Nov 10 2009(Updated: )

Screen Sharing in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 allows remote VNC servers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via unspecified vectors.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-2839?
CVE-2009-2839 has a high severity due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2839?
To fix CVE-2009-2839, update your Apple Mac OS X to the latest version provided by Apple that addresses this vulnerability.
What versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2009-2839?
CVE-2009-2839 specifically affects Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 and Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.8.
What can attackers do exploiting CVE-2009-2839?
Attackers exploiting CVE-2009-2839 can execute arbitrary code or cause memory corruption leading to application crashes.
Is CVE-2009-2839 still a concern for current users?
CVE-2009-2839 is less of a concern for current users as it affects an outdated version of Mac OS X, but users of legacy systems should take precautions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-2839?
CVE-2009-2839 has a high severity due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2839?
To fix CVE-2009-2839, update your Apple Mac OS X to the latest version provided by Apple that addresses this vulnerability.
What versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2009-2839?
CVE-2009-2839 specifically affects Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 and Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.8.
What can attackers do exploiting CVE-2009-2839?
Attackers exploiting CVE-2009-2839 can execute arbitrary code or cause memory corruption leading to application crashes.
Is CVE-2009-2839 still a concern for current users?
CVE-2009-2839 is less of a concern for current users as it affects an outdated version of Mac OS X, but users of legacy systems should take precautions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-2839?

How do I fix CVE-2009-2839?

What versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2009-2839?

What can attackers do exploiting CVE-2009-2839?

Is CVE-2009-2839 still a concern for current users?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-2839?

How do I fix CVE-2009-2839?

What versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2009-2839?

What can attackers do exploiting CVE-2009-2839?

Is CVE-2009-2839 still a concern for current users?