CVE-2009-0959 json
The MPEG-4 video codec in Apple iPhone OS 1.0 through 2.2.1 and iPhone OS for iPod touch 1.1 through 2.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause…
published 2009-06-19 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2009-0956
- cvss
- 7.1
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.5%
- EPSS 2.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 84%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The MPEG-4 video codec in Apple iPhone OS 1.0 through 2.2.1 and iPhone OS for iPod touch 1.1 through 2.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (device reset) via a crafted MPEG-4 video file that triggers an "input validation issue."
Patch / fix
- support.apple.com/kb/HT3639 advisory
Exploit prediction
2.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 84% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.1 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
References
-
support.apple.com
/kb/HT3639
patch, vendor-advisory
-
lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2009/Jun/msg00005.html
vendor-advisory
-
vupen.com
/english/advisories/2009/1621
vdb-entry, vendor-advisory
-
osvdb.org
/55237
vdb-entry
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/35414
vdb-entry
-
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/51211
vdb-entry
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/35433
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2009-0959
- NVD CVE-2009-0959
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