PT-2009-5187 · Apple · Macos X

Published 2009-11-10 · Updated 2009-11-17 · CVE-2009-2829

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

5.0

Medium

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Apple Mac OS X version 10.5.8

Description The issue is related to a "log injection" problem where crafted authentication data sent to an SSH daemon is not properly handled by the Event Monitor in Apple Mac OS X. This allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via vectors involving the processing of XML log documents by other services.

Recommendations For Apple Mac OS X version 10.5.8, consider restricting access to the SSH daemon as a temporary workaround until a patch is available. Additionally, monitor system logs for suspicious activity to minimize the risk of exploitation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-255

Related Identifiers

CVE-2009-2829

Affected Products

Macos X

References · 5

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-2829 · Security Note
• http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3937 · Vendor Advisory
• http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Nov/msg00000.html · Vendor Advisory
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/36956 · Patch
• http://vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3184 · Note