CVE-2010-0526: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 30, 2010
·
Updated

Heap-based buffer overflow in QuickTimeMPEG.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 genl atom in a QuickTime movie file with MPEG encoding, which is 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

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
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-0526?

CVE-2010-0526 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-0526?

To fix CVE-2010-0526, users should update their QuickTime software to version 10.6.3 or later.

3

Which versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2010-0526?

CVE-2010-0526 affects Mac OS X versions 10.6.0, 10.6.1, and 10.6.2.

4

What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2010-0526?

CVE-2010-0526 can be exploited via crafted QuickTime movie files that cause a heap-based buffer overflow.

5

Can CVE-2010-0526 cause a denial of service?

Yes, CVE-2010-0526 can lead to a denial of service by causing the QuickTime application to crash.

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