CVE-2010-1378: Critical severity Apple iOS and macOS vulnerability
Published Nov 15, 2010
·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
Patch Available
Event History
Nov 15, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
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.