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CVE-2009-0014

2.1 · LOW

Folder Manager in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.6 uses insecure default permissions when recreating a Downloads folder after it has been deleted, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictio…

Published Feb 13, 2009appleCWE-264EPSS 0.38%

Overview

CVE-2009-0014 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting apple mac_os_x. It was published on February 13, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Folder Manager in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.6 uses insecure default permissions when recreating a Downloads folder after it has been deleted, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions and read the Downloads folder.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apple. Update mac_os_x to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Reflists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Feb/msg00000.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/33937Refsupport.apple.com/kb/HT3438Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/33759Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/33820Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0422Reflists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Feb/msg00000.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/33937Refsupport.apple.com/kb/HT3438Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/33759

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0014?

CVE-2009-0014 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting apple mac_os_x. It was published on February 13, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2009-0014?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-0014?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apple. Update mac_os_x to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2009-0014?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-0014 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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