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CVE-2009-1717

UnknownEPSS 3.02%

Last modified

CVE-2009-1717 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Integer overflow in Terminal in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 before 10.5.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted size value in a CSI[4 xterm resize escape sequence that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.. EPSS estimates a 3.02% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Integer overflow in Terminal in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 before 10.5.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted size value in a CSI[4 xterm resize escape sequence that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.02%

85.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AppleMac Os X10.5
AppleMac Os X10.5.0
AppleMac Os X10.5.1
AppleMac Os X10.5.2
AppleMac Os X10.5.3
AppleMac Os X10.5.4
AppleMac Os X10.5.5
AppleMac Os X10.5.6
AppleMac Os X Server10.5
AppleMac Os X Server10.5.0
AppleMac Os X Server10.5.1
AppleMac Os X Server10.5.2
AppleMac Os X Server10.5.3
AppleMac Os X Server10.5.4
AppleMac Os X Server10.5.5
AppleMac Os X Server10.5.6

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-1717?
Integer overflow in Terminal in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 before 10.5.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted size value in a CSI[4 xterm resize escape sequence that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2009-1717?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-1717 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.02% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1717?
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