CVE-2010-0515: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 30, 2010
·
Updated

QuickTime 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 a crafted movie file with H.264 encoding.

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-2010-0515?

CVE-2010-0515 has a high severity due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-0515?

To fix CVE-2010-0515, update your QuickTime to version 10.6.3 or later.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2010-0515?

CVE-2010-0515 affects QuickTime on Apple Mac OS X versions 10.6.0, 10.6.1, and 10.6.2.

4

What type of vulnerabilities does CVE-2010-0515 exploit?

CVE-2010-0515 exploits memory corruption vulnerabilities in QuickTime to execute arbitrary code.

5

Who can be impacted by CVE-2010-0515?

Users of Apple Mac OS X versions prior to 10.6.3 who open crafted H.264 movie files are at risk from CVE-2010-0515.

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