CVE-2009-0013 json
dscl in DS Tools in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.6 requires that passwords must be provided as command line arguments, which allows loca…
published 2009-02-13 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2009-0026
- cvss
- 2.1
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.3%
- EPSS 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 25%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
dscl in DS Tools in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.6 requires that passwords must be provided as command line arguments, which allows local users to gain privileges by listing process information.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 25% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 2.1 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-255 Credentials Management Errors
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2009/Feb/msg00000.html
vendor-advisory, patch
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secunia.com
/advisories/33937
third-party-advisory
-
securitytracker.com
/alerts/2009/Feb/1021722.html
vdb-entry
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/33759
vdb-entry
- support.apple.com /kb/HT3438
-
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/48717
vdb-entry
-
vupen.com
/english/advisories/2009/0422
vdb-entry
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/33815
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2009-0013
- NVD CVE-2009-0013
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