CVE-2010-0543: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Jun 17 2010(Updated: )
ImageIO in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8, and 10.6 before 10.6.2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted movie file with MPEG2 encoding.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.8 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.8 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.6.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.6.1 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.6.0 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.6.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-0543?
CVE-2010-0543 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0543?
To resolve CVE-2010-0543, it is recommended to update Apple Mac OS X to version 10.6.2 or later.
What versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2010-0543?
CVE-2010-0543 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.5.8 and 10.6.0 through 10.6.1.
What type of attacks can be executed via CVE-2010-0543?
CVE-2010-0543 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through malicious MPEG2 files.
Can I be attacked by simply opening a movie file with CVE-2010-0543?
Yes, opening a crafted movie file could potentially exploit CVE-2010-0543 and compromise your system.
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