Apple Mac OS X QuickLook Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	36988
Class:	Boundary Condition Error
CVE:	CVE-2009-2838
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Nov 09 2009 12:00AM
Updated:	Nov 11 2009 08:56PM
Credit:	Apple
Vulnerable:	Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.8 Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.7 Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.6 Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.5 Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.4 Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.3 Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.2 Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.1 Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5 Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 Apple Mac OS X 10.5.7 Apple Mac OS X 10.5.6 Apple Mac OS X 10.5.5 Apple Mac OS X 10.5.4 Apple Mac OS X 10.5.3 Apple Mac OS X 10.5.2 Apple Mac OS X 10.5.1 Apple Mac OS X 10.5
Not Vulnerable:

Apple Mac OS X QuickLook Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Apple Mac OS X is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability that affects QuickLook.

Successfully exploiting this issue may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code and compromise the affected computer. Failed exploit attempts will likely result in a denial-of-service condition.

NOTE: This issue was previously covered in BID 36956 (Apple Mac OS X 2009-006 Multiple Security
Vulnerabilities), but has been assigned its own record to better document it.

Apple Mac OS X QuickLook Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Apple Mac OS X QuickLook Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
The vendor has released an advisory and updates. Please see the references for details.


Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.8

• Apple SecUpdSrvr2009-006.dmg
  For Mac OS X Server v10.5.8
  http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/

Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8

• Apple SecUpd2009-006.dmg
  For Mac OS X v10.5.8
  http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/

Apple Mac OS X QuickLook Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

References:

• Mac OS X Homepage (Apple)