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CVE-2009-0012 is a CoreText memory corruption flaw in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.6. A malicious Unicode string could let a remote attacker run code. The strongest business risk is legacy Mac exposure: unsupported systems may remain vulnerable if Apple’s 2009 security update was never applied. Likely exposure is limited to assets running Apple Mac OS X 10.5.6 or comparable unpatched legacy environments using the vulnerable CoreText component. Modern managed macOS fleets are unlikely to be affected, but archived lab, kiosk, industrial, or forensic systems should be checked. Treat this as a legacy-risk cleanup item unless vulnerable systems are still business-critical or exposed to untrusted files, email, or web content. If any Mac OS X 10.5.6 assets exist, prioritize patching, isolation, or retirement. Mitigation focus: Review Apple advisory HT3438 and APPLE-SA-2009-02-12 for the applicable security update.; Patch or retire any Mac OS X 10.5.6 systems still in use.; Isolate legacy systems that cannot be updated from untrusted content paths..
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