Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Nov 10, 2009· Updated Jun 16, 2026
CVE-2009-2831
CVE-2009-2831
Description
Dictionary in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 allows remote attackers to create arbitrary files with any contents, and thereby execute arbitrary code, via crafted JavaScript, related to a "design issue."
Affected products
3cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.5.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.5.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- (no CPE)range: =10.5.8
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.5.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
4- lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Nov/msg00000.htmlnvdPatchVendor Advisory
- support.apple.com/kb/HT3937nvdPatchVendor Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/36956nvdPatch
- www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3184nvd
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