CWE
310
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2010-0525

First published: Tue Mar 30 2010(Updated: )

Mail in Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.3 does not properly enforce the key usage extension during processing of a keychain that specifies multiple certificates for an e-mail recipient, which might make it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a brute-force attack on a weakly encrypted e-mail message.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-0525?

    CVE-2010-0525 has been rated as having a moderate severity level.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-0525?

    To address CVE-2010-0525, update your Apple Mac OS X to version 10.6.3 or later, which contains the necessary security fixes.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2010-0525?

    CVE-2010-0525 affects Apple Mac OS X versions prior to 10.6.3, specifically versions 10.5.0 to 10.5.8 and 10.6.0 to 10.6.2.

  • What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2010-0525?

    CVE-2010-0525 can be exploited through a brute-force attack targeting weakly encrypted email communications.

  • Can CVE-2010-0525 affect my email security?

    Yes, CVE-2010-0525 may compromise your email security by allowing remote attackers to obtain sensitive information.

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