CVE-2009-2810

Name: CVE-2009-2810
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-11-10T19:30:01.093+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.90%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-2810 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Launch Services in Apple Mac OS X 10.6.x before 10.6.2 recursively clears quarantine information upon opening a quarantined folder, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a quarantined application that does not trigger a "potentially unsafe" warning message.. EPSS estimates a 2.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Launch Services in Apple Mac OS X 10.6.x before 10.6.2 recursively clears quarantine information upon opening a quarantined folder, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a quarantined application that does not trigger a "potentially unsafe" warning message.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.90%

85.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	10.6
Apple	Mac Os X	10.6.1
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.6
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.6.1

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Nov/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3937Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36956Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3184
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Nov/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3937Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36956Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3184

Timeline

Published: Nov 10, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-2810?

How severe is CVE-2009-2810?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2810 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2810?

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