PT-2009-2832 · Apple · Macos X

Published 2009-02-13 · Updated 2011-03-08 · CVE-2009-0139

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

9.3

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Apple Mac OS X version 10.5.6

Description The issue is related to an integer overflow in the SMB component, which can be exploited by remote SMB servers. This can be achieved by using a crafted SMB file system that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow, potentially leading to a denial of service (system shutdown) or the execution of arbitrary code.

Recommendations For Apple Mac OS X version 10.5.6, consider disabling the SMB component until a patch is available to prevent potential exploitation. Restrict access to SMB servers to minimize the risk of remote attacks.

Fix

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-189

Related Identifiers

CVE-2009-0139

Affected Products

Macos X

References · 5

• http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Feb/msg00000.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-0139 · Security Note
• http://vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0422 · Note
• http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3438 · Note
• http://secunia.com/advisories/33937 · Note