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CVE-2009-1235

UnknownEPSS 0.98%

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CVE-2009-1235 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. XNU 1228.9.59 and earlier on Apple Mac OS X 10.5.6 and earlier does not properly restrict interaction between user space and the HFS IOCTL handler, which allows local users to overwrite kernel memory and gain privileges by attaching an HFS+ disk image and performing certain steps involving HFS_GET_BOOT_INFO fcntl calls.. EPSS estimates a 0.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

XNU 1228.9.59 and earlier on Apple Mac OS X 10.5.6 and earlier does not properly restrict interaction between user space and the HFS IOCTL handler, which allows local users to overwrite kernel memory and gain privileges by attaching an HFS+ disk image and performing certain steps involving HFS_GET_BOOT_INFO fcntl calls.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.98%

57.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AppleMac Os X<= 10.5.6
AppleMac Os X10.0
AppleMac Os X10.0.0
AppleMac Os X10.0.1
AppleMac Os X10.0.2
AppleMac Os X10.0.3
AppleMac Os X10.0.4
AppleMac Os X10.1
AppleMac Os X10.1.0
AppleMac Os X10.1.1
AppleMac Os X10.1.2
AppleMac Os X10.1.3
AppleMac Os X10.1.4
AppleMac Os X10.1.5
AppleMac Os X10.2
AppleMac Os X10.2.0
AppleMac Os X10.2.1
AppleMac Os X10.2.2
AppleMac Os X10.2.3
AppleMac Os X10.2.4
AppleMac Os X10.2.5
AppleMac Os X10.2.6
AppleMac Os X10.2.7
AppleMac Os X10.2.8
AppleMac Os X10.3
AppleMac Os X10.3.0
AppleMac Os X10.3.1
AppleMac Os X10.3.2
AppleMac Os X10.3.3
AppleMac Os X10.3.4
AppleMac Os X10.3.5
AppleMac Os X10.3.6
AppleMac Os X10.3.7
AppleMac Os X10.3.8
AppleMac Os X10.3.9
AppleMac Os X10.4
AppleMac Os X10.4.0
AppleMac Os X10.4.1
AppleMac Os X10.4.2
AppleMac Os X10.4.3
AppleMac Os X10.4.4
AppleMac Os X10.4.5
AppleMac Os X10.4.6
AppleMac Os X10.4.7
AppleMac Os X10.4.8
AppleMac Os X10.4.9
AppleMac Os X10.4.10
AppleMac Os X10.4.11
AppleMac Os X10.5
AppleMac Os X10.5.0

Showing 50 of 110 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-1235?
XNU 1228.9.59 and earlier on Apple Mac OS X 10.5.6 and earlier does not properly restrict interaction between user space and the HFS IOCTL handler, which allows local users to overwrite kernel memory and gain privileges by attaching an HFS+ disk image and performing certain steps involving HFS_GET_BOOT_INFO fcntl calls.
How severe is CVE-2009-1235?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-1235 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1235?
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