CVE-2009-2191 json
Format string vulnerability in Login Window in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5 before 10.5.8 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or…
published 2009-08-06 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2009-2187
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 4.2%
- EPSS 4.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 90%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Format string vulnerability in Login Window in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5 before 10.5.8 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via format string specifiers in an application name.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
4.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 90% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.5 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-134 Use of Externally-Controlled Format String
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
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securityfocus.com
/bid/35954
vdb-entry, patch
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2009/2172
vdb-entry, patch, vendor-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/36096
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/52428
vdb-entry
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us-cert.gov
/cas/techalerts/TA09-218A.html
third-party-advisory, us-government-resource
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osvdb.org
/56840
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2009-2191
- NVD CVE-2009-2191
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