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CVE-2009-2835

The kernel in Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.2 does not properly handle task state segments, which allows local users to gain privileges, cause…

Published 16 y ago · modified 4 mo ago · JSON

CVSS
4.6
v2.0 · NVD
CISA KEV
No
not known exploited
EPSS
0.3%
percentile 28%
Public exploits
0
none known

The kernel in Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.2 does not properly handle task state segments, which allows local users to gain privileges, cause a denial of service (system crash), or obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.

Exploit prediction (EPSS)

0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 28% of all scored CVEs.

CVSS scores

Assigned byVersionScoreVector
NVD2.04.6AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Classification

Weakness
  • CWE-20 Improper Input Validation

References

  • securityfocus.com /bid/36956 · vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID, x_transferred
  • vupen.com /english/advisories/2009/3184 · vdb-entry, x_refsource_VUPEN, x_transferred
  • lists.apple.com /archives/security-announce/2009/Nov/msg00000.html · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_APPLE, x_transferred
  • support.apple.com /kb/HT3937 · x_refsource_CONFIRM, x_transferred

Sources

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