CVE-2009-2188 json
Buffer overflow in ImageIO in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 before 10.5.8, and Safari before 4.0.3, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code…
published 2009-08-06 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2009-2184
- cvss
- 9.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 7.9%
- EPSS 7.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 94%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Buffer overflow in ImageIO in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 before 10.5.8, and Safari before 4.0.3, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via an image with crafted EXIF metadata.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
7.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 94% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- 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/Aug/msg00001.html
vendor-advisory, patch
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support.apple.com
/kb/HT3757
patch, vendor-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/35954
vdb-entry, patch
-
vupen.com
/english/advisories/2009/2172
vdb-entry, patch, vendor-advisory
-
lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2009/Aug/msg00002.html
vendor-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/36096
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
-
osvdb.org
/56842
vdb-entry
-
securitytracker.com
/id?1022674
vdb-entry
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/52386
vdb-entry
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us-cert.gov
/cas/techalerts/TA09-218A.html
third-party-advisory, us-government-resource
- support.apple.com /kb/HT3733
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2009-2188
- NVD CVE-2009-2188
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