CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2010-0505: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Mar 30 2010(Updated: )

Heap-based buffer overflow in ImageIO in Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted JP2 (JPEG2000) image, related to incorrect calculation and the CGImageReadGetBytesAtOffset function.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.8
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.6
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.8
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.5
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.5
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.6
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.0
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.0
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.7
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=10.5.7
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.6.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.4
<=10.6.2
=10.5
=10.5.0
=10.5.1
=10.5.2
=10.5.3
=10.5.4
=10.5.5
=10.5.6
=10.5.7
=10.5.8
=10.6.0
=10.6.1
<=10.6.2
=10.5
=10.5.0
=10.5.1
=10.5.2
=10.5.3
=10.5.4
=10.5.5
=10.5.6
=10.5.7
=10.5.8
=10.6.0
=10.6.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-0505?

    CVE-2010-0505 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution and application crashes.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-0505?

    To fix CVE-2010-0505, users should upgrade to Mac OS X versions 10.6.3 or later, where the vulnerability has been addressed.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2010-0505?

    CVE-2010-0505 affects various versions of Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.3, including several releases of Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2010-0505 enable?

    CVE-2010-0505 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through crafted JP2 (JPEG2000) images.

  • Can CVE-2010-0505 cause a denial of service?

    Yes, CVE-2010-0505 can lead to a denial of service by causing application crashes when processing manipulated images.

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