CVE-2009-2804 Integer overflow in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash applications via a crafted ColorSync profile in an image, affecting Mac OS X and Safari.
- 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-2009-2804?
CVE-2009-2804 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 14 Sep 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
Integer overflow in ColorSync in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.8, and Safari before 4.0.4 on Windows, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted ColorSync profile embedded in an image, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.
Weakness: CWE-189
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2804?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server, Apple Safari.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2804?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2804 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2009-2804 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-2804 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4w89-mmpq-2xw4.