CVE-2009-0154: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-0154: Heap-based buffer overflow in Apple Type Services (ATS) in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5 before 10.5.7 al...

Heap-based buffer overflow in Apple Type Services (ATS) in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5 before 10.5.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Compact Font Format (CFF) font.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 04:24 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2009-0154 is an Apple Mac OS X font-handling flaw. A malicious Compact Font Format font could corrupt memory in Apple Type Services and allow code execution. This matters mainly for legacy Macs still running Mac OS X 10.4.11 or 10.5 before 10.5.7. Exposure is most likely in unmanaged or legacy Mac environments that still run the affected OS X versions and process untrusted fonts. Modern macOS versions are not identified as affected in the provided sources. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item with high impact. It is urgent only where affected OS X systems remain in use, especially if they handle untrusted documents, fonts, or web content. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Mac OS X 10.5 systems to 10.5.7 or later.; Check Apple advisory HT3549 for the applicable security update path.; Retire or isolate Mac OS X 10.4.11 systems if no supported update is available..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 10:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 13, 2009, 15:14 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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