CVE-2009-2803

Name: CVE-2009-2803
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-09-14T16:30:00.233+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.27%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-2803 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. CarbonCore in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.8 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a file with a crafted resource fork.. EPSS estimates a 2.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

CarbonCore in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.8 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a file with a crafted resource fork.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.27%

80.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	10.4.11
Apple	Mac Os X	10.5.8
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.4.11
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.5.8

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Sep/msg00004.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://osvdb.org/57948
http://secunia.com/advisories/36701Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3865Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36355
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/53165
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Sep/msg00004.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://osvdb.org/57948
http://secunia.com/advisories/36701Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3865Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36355
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/53165

Timeline

Published: Sep 14, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-2803?

How severe is CVE-2009-2803?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2803 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2803?

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