CVE-2009-0152 json
iChat in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 before 10.5.7 disables SSL for AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) communication in certain circumstances that are inc…
published 2009-05-13 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2009-0161
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.2%
- EPSS 2.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 82%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
iChat in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 before 10.5.7 disables SSL for AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) communication in certain circumstances that are inconsistent with the Require SSL setting, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.
Patch / fix
- apple mac_os_x 10.5.7
- apple mac_os_x_server 10.5.7
Exploit prediction
2.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 82% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 7.5 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-312 Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2009/May/msg00002.html
vendor-advisory, mailing-list, patch
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support.apple.com
/kb/HT3549
patch, vendor-advisory
-
secunia.com
/advisories/35074
third-party-advisory, broken-link
-
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/50487
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/34926
vdb-entry, broken-link, third-party-advisory
-
securitytracker.com
/id?1022212
vdb-entry, broken-link, third-party-advisory
-
us-cert.gov
/cas/techalerts/TA09-133A.html
third-party-advisory, us-government-resource
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2009/1297
vdb-entry, broken-link
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2009-0152
- NVD CVE-2009-0152
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