CVE-2009-2837: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-2837: Heap-based buffer overflow in QuickDraw Manager in Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.2 allows remote attackers to...

Heap-based buffer overflow in QuickDraw Manager in Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted PICT image.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 06:07 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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A malformed PICT image could trigger a memory corruption flaw in Apple's QuickDraw Manager on Mac OS X before 10.6.2. If a vulnerable Mac opened or processed such an image, the result could be application crash or attacker-controlled code execution. This is an older Apple platform issue, not a current KEV-listed vulnerability. Exposure is most plausible on legacy Apple Mac OS X systems earlier than 10.6.2 that still parse PICT images through QuickDraw-dependent software. Modern managed environments are unlikely to be exposed unless they retain obsolete Macs or image-processing workflows. Prioritize only if the organization still operates legacy Mac OS X systems or archives that process old image formats. For normal modern fleets, urgency is low operationally, but unsupported systems should be removed from business-critical networks. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Mac OS X systems to Apple’s fixed release or later.; Review Apple advisories for the exact supported update path.; Retire or isolate unsupported legacy Mac OS X systems..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 18:15 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 10, 2009, 19:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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