CVE-2009-0018 Information disclosure in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can read sensitive memory portions due to improper buffer initialization in the Apple Remote Events server.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2009-0018?

CVE-2009-0018 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 13 Feb 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Remote Apple Events server in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.6 does not properly initialize a buffer, which allows remote attackers to read portions of memory.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0018?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0018?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0018 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2009-0018 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-0018 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2xg8-j8mx-hw4m.

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