CVE-2010-0500: Input Validation
First published: Tue Mar 30 2010(Updated: )
Event Monitor in Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.3 does not properly validate hostnames of SSH clients, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (arbitrary client blacklisting) via a crafted DNS PTR record, related to a "plist injection issue."
Credit: product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.8 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.6 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.8 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.5 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.1 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.1 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.6 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.0 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.0 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.2 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.7 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.6.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | <=10.6.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.6.1 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.6.0 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.6.0 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.7 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5 | |
| Apple macOS Server | <=10.6.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-0500?
CVE-2010-0500 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability, which can severely affect the availability of SSH services.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0500?
To fix CVE-2010-0500, update your Apple Mac OS X to version 10.6.3 or later, which contains the necessary security patches.
What versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2010-0500?
CVE-2010-0500 affects various versions of macOS including versions 10.5.0 to 10.6.2.
What type of attack does CVE-2010-0500 enable?
CVE-2010-0500 enables remote attackers to cause a denial of service by blacklisting arbitrary SSH clients.
Is CVE-2010-0500 related to DNS vulnerabilities?
Yes, CVE-2010-0500 is related to improper validation of DNS PTR records that could be manipulated by attackers.
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