CVE-2010-0055: Critical severity Apple iOS and macOS vulnerability
Published Mar 30, 2010
·Updated
xar in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 does not properly validate package signatures, which allows attackers to have an unspecified impact via a modified package.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.8
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.5.8
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Mar 30, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:30 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2010-0055?
CVE-2010-0055 is rated as a moderate severity vulnerability.
2
How can I mitigate CVE-2010-0055?
Mitigation of CVE-2010-0055 involves updating to a secure version of macOS that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What impact does CVE-2010-0055 have?
CVE-2010-0055 can allow attackers to exploit improper signature validation in xar packages.
4
Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2010-0055?
CVE-2010-0055 specifically affects Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 and Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.8.
5
What component is primarily vulnerable in CVE-2010-0055?
The xar component in macOS is primarily vulnerable in CVE-2010-0055 due to improper package signature validation.