CVE-2009-2812

Name: CVE-2009-2812
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-09-14T16:30:00.42+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.21%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-2812 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Launch Services in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 does not properly recognize an unsafe Uniform Type Identifier (UTI) in an exported document type in a downloaded application, which allows remote attackers to trigger the automatic opening of a file, and execute arbitrary code, via a crafted web site.. EPSS estimates a 2.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Launch Services in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 does not properly recognize an unsafe Uniform Type Identifier (UTI) in an exported document type in a downloaded application, which allows remote attackers to trigger the automatic opening of a file, and execute arbitrary code, via a crafted web site.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.21%

80.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

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/57954
http://secunia.com/advisories/36701Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3865Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36361
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Sep/msg00004.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://osvdb.org/57954
http://secunia.com/advisories/36701Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3865Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36361

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-2812?

How severe is CVE-2009-2812?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2812 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2812?

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