CVE-2010-0059: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Mar 30 2010(Updated: )
CoreAudio in Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via crafted audio content with QDM2 encoding, which triggers a buffer overflow due to inconsistent length fields, related to QDCA.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.6.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.6.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.6.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.6.0 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.6.0 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.6.2 | |
| =10.6.0 | ||
| =10.6.1 | ||
| =10.6.2 | ||
| =10.6.0 | ||
| =10.6.1 | ||
| =10.6.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4077
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Mar/msg00001.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Mar/msg00002.html
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-10-041
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6922
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/510517/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-0059?
CVE-2010-0059 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0059?
To fix CVE-2010-0059, you should update your Apple Mac OS X to version 10.6.3 or later.
What versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2010-0059?
CVE-2010-0059 affects Mac OS X versions 10.6.0, 10.6.1, and 10.6.2.
What type of attack does CVE-2010-0059 enable?
CVE-2010-0059 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through crafted audio content.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2010-0059?
There are no official workarounds for CVE-2010-0059; the only solution is to apply the necessary updates.
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