How severe is CVE-2009-2840?

CVE-2009-2840 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-2840 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-2840?

CVE-2009-2840 primarily affects Apple Mac Os X. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2840?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2009-2840 published?

CVE-2009-2840 was published on 2009-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-2840

CVE-2009-2840 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apple Mac Os X
Published: 2009-11-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Spotlight in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 does not properly handle temporary files, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files in the context of a different user's privileges via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2840?: Spotlight in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 does not properly handle temporary files, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files in the context of a different user's privileges via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2009-2840?: CVE-2009-2840 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-2840 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-2840?: CVE-2009-2840 primarily affects Apple Mac Os X. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2840?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-2840 published?: CVE-2009-2840 was published on 2009-11-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.5.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.5.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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