CVE-2009-2809 json
ImageIO in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application cr…
published 2009-09-14 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2009-2799
- cvss
- 6.8
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 3.2%
- EPSS 3.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 88%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
ImageIO in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted PixarFilm encoded TIFF image, related to "multiple memory corruption issues."
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
3.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 88% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.8 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2009/Sep/msg00004.html
vendor-advisory, patch
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support.apple.com
/kb/HT3865
patch, vendor-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/36701
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/36359
vdb-entry
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/53170
vdb-entry
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osvdb.org
/57952
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2009-2809
- NVD CVE-2009-2809
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