CVE-2009-0020 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted resource fork in Apple Mac OS X.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2009-0020?

CVE-2009-0020 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 13 Feb 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Unspecified vulnerability in CarbonCore in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application termination) and execute arbitrary code via a crafted resource fork that triggers memory corruption.

Weakness: CWE-399

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0020?

It affects 2 products.

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

How do I fix CVE-2009-0020?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0020 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2009-0020 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-0020 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-49rj-992g-44xv.

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