CVE-2009-0152

Name: CVE-2009-0152
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-05-13T15:30:00.327+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.17%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-0152 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 2.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

2.17%

80.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-312

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	>= 10.5.0, < 10.5.7
Apple	Mac Os X Server	>= 10.5.0, < 10.5.7

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/May/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/35074Broken Link
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3549Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34926Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022212Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-133A.htmlThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1297Broken Link
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50487Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/May/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/35074Broken Link
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3549Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34926Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022212Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-133A.htmlThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1297Broken Link
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50487Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: May 13, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-0152?

How severe is CVE-2009-0152?

CVE-2009-0152 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0152?

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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Source: NVD / NIST