CVE-2009-2828 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via memory corruption in macOS DirectoryService.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not stated
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-2828?
CVE-2009-2828 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 10 Nov 2009. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The server in DirectoryService in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-399
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2828?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2828?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2828 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-2009-2828 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-2828 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8q7j-85mf-jv76.