CVE-2009-0152 describes a vulnerability in Apple iChat on Mac OS X 10.5 before version 10.5.7, where it inconsistently disables SSL for AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) communications, even when the "Require SSL" setting is enabled. This flaw allows remote attackers to intercept sensitive information by sniffing network traffic. The vulnerability carries a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 (HIGH), indicating a high potential for confidentiality impact due to unencrypted data transmission, with a network attack vector and low attack complexity. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 10.5.0, < 10.5.7CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 10.5.0, < 10.5.7CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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