Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2009-0142 is a local denial-of-service issue in Apple AFP Server on Mac OS X 10.5.6. A local user could trigger an infinite loop through file enumeration behavior, potentially making file-sharing service unavailable. The source bundle does not show remote exploitation or data theft impact. Exposure is most plausible on legacy Mac OS X 10.5.6 systems running AFP Server with local user access. Modern macOS environments are unlikely to be exposed unless old systems remain in production or archival file-sharing roles. Treat this as a legacy-platform availability risk. It is not flagged as actively exploited, but any unsupported AFP Server still handling business file access should be upgraded, retired, or isolated because vendor-era fixes and operational support are likely dated. Mitigation focus: Identify any Mac OS X 10.5.6 systems running AFP Server.; Review Apple advisory HT3438 and APPLE-SA-2009-02-12 for the applicable security update.; Restrict local account access on affected legacy systems..
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