CVE-2010-0518: 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 Sorenson 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
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-2010-0518?
CVE-2010-0518 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to execute arbitrary code and cause application crashes.
2
How do I fix CVE-2010-0518?
To address CVE-2010-0518, users should upgrade to Mac OS X version 10.6.3 or later.
3
What types of attacks can CVE-2010-0518 facilitate?
CVE-2010-0518 can facilitate remote code execution attacks or denial of service through crafted movie files.
4
Which versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2010-0518?
CVE-2010-0518 affects Mac OS X versions 10.6.0, 10.6.1, and 10.6.2.
5
Is the vulnerability CVE-2010-0518 related to QuickTime?
Yes, CVE-2010-0518 specifically involves a vulnerability in QuickTime that can lead to code execution or application crashes.