CVE-2009-2824 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Mac OS X by tricking users into opening a document with a crafted embedded font.
- 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-2009-2824?
CVE-2009-2824 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 10 Nov 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
Multiple buffer overflows in Apple Type Services (ATS) in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted embedded font in a document.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2824?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2824?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2824 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-2009-2824 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-2824 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-36j8-893c-jhgw.