CVE-2009-0009: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-0009: Unspecified vulnerability in the Pixlet codec in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.6 allows remote attackers...

Unspecified vulnerability in the Pixlet codec in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application termination) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted movie file that triggers memory corruption.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 04:17 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2009-0009 is a legacy Apple Mac OS X media-processing flaw. A malicious movie file could crash an application and may allow code execution through memory corruption in the Pixlet codec. Business risk is mainly in old, unsupported Mac environments that still process untrusted media files. Exposure is most likely on legacy Mac OS X 10.4.11 or 10.5.6 systems that open or preview untrusted movie files. Modern exposure cannot be inferred from the bundle. Prioritize this if the organization still operates legacy Mac systems or media workflows. For current Apple fleets, urgency is lower unless evidence shows old affected systems remain in production. Mitigation focus: Follow Apple advisory HT3438 and APPLE-SA-2009-02-12 guidance for this CVE.; Retire or isolate Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.6 systems where updates are unavailable.; Avoid opening untrusted movie files on affected legacy systems..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 11:23 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 13, 2009, 00:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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