CVE-2009-2835
macOS X < 10.6.2 - Local Privilege Escalation via Task State Segment Handling
Title source: llmDescription
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.
References (4)
Core 4
Core References
Patch vdb-entry
x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36956
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry
x_refsource_vupen
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3184
Patch, Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory
x_refsource_apple
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Nov/msg00000.html
Patch, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3937
Scores
EPSS
0.0034
EPSS Percentile
26.1%
Details
CWE
CWE-20
Status
published
Products (50)
apple/mac_os_x
10.0
apple/mac_os_x
10.0.0
apple/mac_os_x
10.0.1
apple/mac_os_x
10.0.2
apple/mac_os_x
10.0.3
apple/mac_os_x
10.0.4
apple/mac_os_x
10.1
apple/mac_os_x
10.1.0
apple/mac_os_x
10.1.1
apple/mac_os_x
10.1.2
... and 40 more
Published
Nov 10, 2009
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026