CVE-2009-2807 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.2 Published 14 Sep 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Local attackers can exploit a heap buffer overflow in the CUPS USB backend to gain elevated privileges on macOS systems.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2009-2807?

CVE-2009-2807 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 14 Sep 2009. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the USB backend in CUPS in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2807?

It affects 2 products.

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

How do I fix CVE-2009-2807?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2807 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-2009-2807 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-2807 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-9vjx-w5p4-4vg6.