CVE-2010-0538: Medium severity Apple Java vulnerability

Published May 21, 2010
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Updated

Apple Java for Mac OS X 10.5 before Update 7 and Java for Mac OS X 10.6 before Update 2 do not properly handle mediaLibImage objects, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds memory access and application crash) via a crafted applet, related to the com.sun.medialib.mlib package.

Affected Software

12 affected components
Apple Java
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.0
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.5
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.6
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.0
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.1

Event History

May 21, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
07:30 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:30 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-0538?

CVE-2010-0538 has a high severity level as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-0538?

To fix CVE-2010-0538, users should update their Apple Java to the latest version or apply the relevant updates provided by Apple.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2010-0538?

CVE-2010-0538 affects Apple Java for Mac OS X 10.5 before Update 7 and Java for Mac OS X 10.6 before Update 2.

4

What type of attacks can be executed using CVE-2010-0538?

CVE-2010-0538 allows for remote code execution and potential denial of service through crafted applets.

5

Is there a public disclosure for CVE-2010-0538?

Yes, CVE-2010-0538 has been publicly disclosed and documented in various security advisories.

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