CVE-2010-0503: Use After Free
Published Mar 30, 2010
·Updated
Use-after-free vulnerability in iChat Server in Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.8 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via unspecified vectors.
Affected Software
13 affected components
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.5.2
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.5.8
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.5.5
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.5.1
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.5.6
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.5.0
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.5.3
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.5.4
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.5.7
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.6.1
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.6.0
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.5
Apple Mac OS X Server<=10.6.2
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
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2010-0503?
CVE-2010-0503 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2010-0503?
To fix CVE-2010-0503, Apple suggests updating to the latest version of Mac OS X Server available.
3
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2010-0503?
CVE-2010-0503 can be exploited by remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service.
4
Which versions of Mac OS X Server are affected by CVE-2010-0503?
CVE-2010-0503 affects multiple versions of Mac OS X Server, including 10.5.0, 10.5.8, and up to 10.6.2.
5
Who can exploit CVE-2010-0503?
CVE-2010-0503 can be exploited by remote authenticated users, making it critical to secure user access.