CVE-2010-1378: Critical severity Apple iOS and macOS vulnerability

Published Nov 15, 2010
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Updated

OpenSSL in Apple Mac OS X 10.6.x before 10.6.5 does not properly perform arithmetic, which allows remote attackers to bypass X.509 certificate authentication via an arbitrary certificate issued by a legitimate Certification Authority.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.0
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.4
Apple iOS and macOS>=10.6.0<10.6.5
Apple Mac OS X Server>=10.6.0<10.6.5

Remediation

Event History

Nov 15, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-1378?

CVE-2010-1378 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for bypassing X.509 certificate authentication.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-1378?

To fix CVE-2010-1378, users should update their Apple Mac OS X to version 10.6.5 or later.

3

Which versions of Apple Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2010-1378?

CVE-2010-1378 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.6.0 to 10.6.4.

4

Can CVE-2010-1378 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2010-1378 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to bypass authentication.

5

Does CVE-2010-1378 affect Mac OS X Server?

Yes, CVE-2010-1378 also affects Apple Mac OS X Server versions 10.6.0 to 10.6.4.

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