CVE-2009-2831 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Mac OS X by exploiting a design flaw in the Dictionary application via crafted JavaScript.
- 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-2009-2831?
CVE-2009-2831 is a medium-severity code injection 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
Dictionary in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files with any contents, and thereby execute arbitrary code, via crafted JavaScript, related to a "design issue."
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2831?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2831?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2831 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2009-2831 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-2831 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jwgc-gq99-q68c.