CVE-2009-2833

Name: CVE-2009-2833
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-11-10T19:30:01.467+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.69%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-2833 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the UCCompareTextDefault API in International Components for Unicode in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 2.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in the UCCompareTextDefault API in International Components for Unicode in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.69%

84.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

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/Nov/msg00000.htmlPatch, Vendor 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.htmlPatch, Vendor 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-2009-2833?

How severe is CVE-2009-2833?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2833 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2833?

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