CVE-2010-0520: Buffer Overflow
Published Mar 30, 2010
·Updated
Heap-based buffer overflow in QuickTimeAuthoring.qtx in QuickTime 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 FLC file, related to crafted DELTAFLI chunks and untrusted length values in a .fli file, which are not properly handled during decompression.
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-2010-0520?
CVE-2010-0520 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2010-0520?
To fix CVE-2010-0520, update your Apple Mac OS X to version 10.6.3 or later.
3
What can attackers achieve by exploiting CVE-2010-0520?
Attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service by exploiting CVE-2010-0520.
4
Which versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2010-0520?
CVE-2010-0520 affects Mac OS X versions 10.6.0 to 10.6.2.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2010-0520?
CVE-2010-0520 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.