CVE-2010-0055
First published: Tue 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.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.8 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.8 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Mar/msg00001.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4077
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/WXQ3NRRTC4A3F3GW2RQNATJHYDIRSCBS/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/WXQ3NRRTC4A3F3GW2RQNATJHYDIRSCBS/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-0055?
CVE-2010-0055 is rated as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How can I mitigate CVE-2010-0055?
Mitigation of CVE-2010-0055 involves updating to a secure version of macOS that addresses this vulnerability.
What impact does CVE-2010-0055 have?
CVE-2010-0055 can allow attackers to exploit improper signature validation in xar packages.
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.
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.
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