CVE-2010-0539: Medium severity Apple Java 1.5 vulnerability

Published May 21, 2010
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Updated

Integer signedness error in the window drawing implementation in Apple Java for Mac OS X 10.5 before Update 7 and Java for Mac OS X 10.6 before Update 2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted applet.

Affected Software

13 affected components
Apple Java 1.5=0-23
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 Java 1.6=0-17
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-2010-0539?

CVE-2010-0539 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-0539?

To fix CVE-2010-0539, users should update to Mac OS X 10.5 Update 7 or Java for Mac OS X 10.6 Update 2 or later.

3

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2010-0539?

CVE-2010-0539 can be exploited via crafted applets that trigger the integer signedness error in the Java implementation.

4

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-0539?

CVE-2010-0539 affects Apple Java versions 1.5 and 1.6 running on Mac OS X 10.5 and 10.6 prior to their respective updates.

5

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2010-0539?

Exploiting CVE-2010-0539 may lead to arbitrary code execution or denial of service through application crashes.

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