CVE-2009-0018 json
The Remote Apple Events server in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.6 does not properly initialize a buffer, which allows remote attackers to…
published 2009-02-13 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2009-0031
- cvss
- 7.8
- 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 Remote Apple Events server in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.6 does not properly initialize a buffer, which allows remote attackers to read portions of memory.
Exploit prediction
2.52% 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 | 7.8 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2009/Feb/msg00000.html
vendor-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/33937
third-party-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/33759
vdb-entry
- support.apple.com /kb/HT3438
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2009/0422
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/33816
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2009-0018
- NVD CVE-2009-0018
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