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6.8

Apple Mac OS X crash or run code from video

CVE-2009-0009 · published 17 years ago
Summary

The Mac OS X operating system (versions 10.4.11 and 10.5.6) can be forced to stop working or possibly run unwanted code when it opens a specially crafted video file that uses the Pixlet codec. This could let an attacker disrupt a computer or execute their own programs. Install any available system updates and be cautious about opening video files from unknown sources.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
apple mac_os_x 10.4.11
10.5.6
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.4.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
apple mac_os_x_server 10.4.11
10.5.6
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.4.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Unspecified vulnerability in the Pixlet codec in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application termination) and possibly execute arbitrary code...
Unspecified vulnerability in the Pixlet codec in Apple Mac OS X 10.4.11 and 10.5.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application termination) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted movie file that triggers memory corruption.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
6.8 Medium
Exploitation
3% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-119Buffer Overflow
Timeline
Published13 Feb 2009
Updated30 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2009-0009 · NVD
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