CVE-2009-0151
UnknownEPSS 0.36%
Last modified
CVE-2009-0151 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The screen saver in Dock in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 before 10.5.8 does not prevent four-finger Multi-Touch gestures, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass locking and "manage applications or use Expose" via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The screen saver in Dock in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 before 10.5.8 does not prevent four-finger Multi-Touch gestures, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass locking and "manage applications or use Expose" via unspecified vectors.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.5.6 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.5 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.5.0 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.5.1 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.5.2 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.5.3 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.5.4 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.5.5 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.5.7 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.5 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.5.0 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.5.1 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.5.2 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.5.3 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.5.4 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.5.5 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.5.6 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.5.7 |
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Aug/msg00001.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36096Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3757Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-218A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2172Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Aug/msg00001.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36096Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3757Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-218A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2172Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2009-0151?
The screen saver in Dock in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 before 10.5.8 does not prevent four-finger Multi-Touch gestures, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass locking and "manage applications or use Expose" via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2009-0151?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-0151 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0151?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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