CVE-2009-1723

Name: CVE-2009-1723
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-08-06T15:30:00.233+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.38%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-1723 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. CFNetwork in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 before 10.5.8 places an incorrect URL in a certificate warning in certain 302 redirection scenarios, which makes it easier for remote attackers to trick a user into visiting an arbitrary https web site by leveraging an open redirect vulnerability, a different issue than CVE-2009-2062.. EPSS estimates a 1.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

CFNetwork in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 before 10.5.8 places an incorrect URL in a certificate warning in certain 302 redirection scenarios, which makes it easier for remote attackers to trick a user into visiting an arbitrary https web site by leveraging an open redirect vulnerability, a different issue than CVE-2009-2062.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.38%

68.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

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://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010/Jun/msg00003.html
http://osvdb.org/56846
http://secunia.com/advisories/36096Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3757Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4225
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35954Patch
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-218A.htmlUS Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2172Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/52418
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Aug/msg00001.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010/Jun/msg00003.html
http://osvdb.org/56846
http://secunia.com/advisories/36096Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3757Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4225
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35954Patch
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-218A.htmlUS Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2172Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/52418

Timeline

Published: Aug 6, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-1723?

How severe is CVE-2009-1723?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-1723 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1723?

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