What is the severity of CVE-2009-2840?

CVE-2009-2840 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to overwrite arbitrary files.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2840?

To fix CVE-2009-2840, apply the latest security update provided by Apple for Mac OS X 10.5.8.

Who is affected by CVE-2009-2840?

CVE-2009-2840 affects users of Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 and Mac OS X Server 10.5.8.

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2009-2840?

CVE-2009-2840 allows local users to overwrite files, potentially leading to data loss or unauthorized data modification.

When was CVE-2009-2840 disclosed?

CVE-2009-2840 was disclosed in November 2009 as part of Apple's security announcements.

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CVE-2009-2840

medium

4.9

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

10/11/2009

7/8/2024

CVE-2009-2840

First published: Tue Nov 10 2009(Updated: )

Spotlight in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 does not properly handle temporary files, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files in the context of a different user's privileges 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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What is the severity of CVE-2009-2840?
CVE-2009-2840 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to overwrite arbitrary files.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2840?
To fix CVE-2009-2840, apply the latest security update provided by Apple for Mac OS X 10.5.8.
Who is affected by CVE-2009-2840?
CVE-2009-2840 affects users of Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 and Mac OS X Server 10.5.8.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2009-2840?
CVE-2009-2840 allows local users to overwrite files, potentially leading to data loss or unauthorized data modification.
When was CVE-2009-2840 disclosed?
CVE-2009-2840 was disclosed in November 2009 as part of Apple's security announcements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-2840?
CVE-2009-2840 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to overwrite arbitrary files.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2840?
To fix CVE-2009-2840, apply the latest security update provided by Apple for Mac OS X 10.5.8.
Who is affected by CVE-2009-2840?
CVE-2009-2840 affects users of Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 and Mac OS X Server 10.5.8.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2009-2840?
CVE-2009-2840 allows local users to overwrite files, potentially leading to data loss or unauthorized data modification.
When was CVE-2009-2840 disclosed?
CVE-2009-2840 was disclosed in November 2009 as part of Apple's security announcements.

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What is the severity of CVE-2009-2840?

How do I fix CVE-2009-2840?

Who is affected by CVE-2009-2840?

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2009-2840?

When was CVE-2009-2840 disclosed?

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-2840?

How do I fix CVE-2009-2840?

Who is affected by CVE-2009-2840?

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2009-2840?

When was CVE-2009-2840 disclosed?