CVE-2009-2811

Name: CVE-2009-2811
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-09-14T16:30:00.407+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.25%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-2811 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Incomplete blacklist vulnerability in Launch Services in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .fileloc file, which does not trigger a "potentially unsafe" warning message in the Quarantine feature.. EPSS estimates a 3.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Incomplete blacklist vulnerability in Launch Services in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a .fileloc file, which does not trigger a "potentially unsafe" warning message in the Quarantine feature.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.25%

86.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	10.5.8
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/57953
http://secunia.com/advisories/36701Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3865Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36360
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/53171
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Sep/msg00004.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://osvdb.org/57953
http://secunia.com/advisories/36701Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3865Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36360
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/53171

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-2811?

How severe is CVE-2009-2811?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2811 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2811?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2009-2811?

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Source: NVD / NIST