CVE-2009-1717: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-1717: Integer overflow in Terminal in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 before 10.5.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitr...

Integer overflow in Terminal in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 before 10.5.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted size value in a CSI[4 xterm resize escape sequence that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 05:20 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This is an old Apple Terminal flaw in Mac OS X 10.5 before 10.5.7. A specially crafted terminal control sequence could corrupt memory, potentially crashing Terminal or allowing arbitrary code execution. The practical concern is legacy systems that still process untrusted terminal output. Exposure is most likely on legacy Mac OS X 10.5 systems that have not been updated to 10.5.7 and use Terminal to display untrusted or attacker-controlled output. The bundle does not identify affected modern macOS versions. Prioritize if legacy Mac OS X 10.5 assets still exist. The issue permits code execution or denial of service, but it is from 2009 and no active exploitation evidence is provided in the bundle. Mitigation focus: Update affected Mac OS X 10.5 systems to 10.5.7 or later vendor-supported guidance.; Identify and retire or isolate unsupported legacy Mac OS X 10.5 hosts.; Avoid rendering untrusted terminal output on exposed legacy systems..

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

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 5, 2009, 15:25 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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