CVE-2010-0064: Medium severity Apple Mac OS X Server vulnerability

Published Mar 30, 2010
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Updated

DesktopServices in Apple Mac OS X 10.6 before 10.6.3 preserves file ownership during an authenticated Finder copy, which might allow local users to bypass intended disk-quota restrictions and have unspecified other impact by copying files owned by other users.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.6.1
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.6.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.1
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.6.0
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.0
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.2

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
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-0064?

CVE-2010-0064 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to bypass disk-quota restrictions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-0064?

To remediate CVE-2010-0064, upgrade to Apple Mac OS X 10.6.3 or later.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2010-0064?

CVE-2010-0064 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.6.0, 10.6.1, and 10.6.2.

4

What impact does CVE-2010-0064 have?

CVE-2010-0064 may allow local users to copy files owned by other users, compromising the integrity of file ownership and security.

5

Is CVE-2010-0064 a local or remote vulnerability?

CVE-2010-0064 is a local vulnerability, as it requires authenticated access to the affected system.

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