CVE-2009-2829

Name: CVE-2009-2829
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-11-10T19:30:01.377+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.34%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-2829 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Event Monitor in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 does not properly handle crafted authentication data sent to an SSH daemon, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via vectors involving processing of XML log documents by other services, related to a "log injection" issue.. EPSS estimates a 2.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Event Monitor in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 does not properly handle crafted authentication data sent to an SSH daemon, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via vectors involving processing of XML log documents by other services, related to a "log injection" issue.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.34%

81.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-255

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.5.8

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-2009-2829?

How severe is CVE-2009-2829?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2829 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2829?

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