CVE-2009-0152 Weak cryptography in n/a
iChat in macOS disables SSL for AIM despite settings, allowing attackers to sniff sensitive information from the network.
- 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-2009-0152?
CVE-2009-0152 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 13 May 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
iChat in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 before 10.5.7 disables SSL for AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) communication in certain circumstances that are inconsistent with the Require SSL setting, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.
Weakness: CWE-312
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0152?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0152?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0152 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2009-0152 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-0152 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3g7h-7745-2cmg.