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CVE-2009-2834: IOKit in Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.2 allows local users to modify the firmware of a (1) USB or (2) Bluetoo...

IOKit in Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.2 allows local users to modify the firmware of a (1) USB or (2) Bluetooth keyboard via unspecified vectors.

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This CVE affects legacy Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.2. A local user could modify firmware on USB or Bluetooth keyboards through unspecified IOKit vectors. It is not described as remotely exploitable, and the public record does not provide severity scoring. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Mac OS X systems older than 10.6.2 where an attacker has local user access and relevant keyboard hardware is present. Prioritize only if legacy pre-10.6.2 Macs remain in service. The business risk is mainly local misuse on unsupported systems, not broad internet-scale compromise. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Mac OS X systems to 10.6.2 or later per Apple guidance.; Apply the relevant Apple security update where full OS upgrade is not available.; Restrict local access to unpatched legacy Macs until remediation is complete..

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