CVE-2010-1379: Input Validation
First published: Thu Jun 17 2010(Updated: )
Printer Setup in Apple Mac OS X 10.6 before 10.6.4 does not properly interpret character encoding, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (printing failure) by deploying a printing device that has a Unicode character in its printing-service name.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple macOS Server | =10.6.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.6.3 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.6.1 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.6.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.6.1 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.6.0 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.6.0 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.6.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-1379?
CVE-2010-1379 has a medium severity level due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How can I fix CVE-2010-1379?
To fix CVE-2010-1379, upgrade to macOS versions 10.6.4 or later.
Which macOS versions are affected by CVE-2010-1379?
CVE-2010-1379 affects macOS versions 10.6.0 to 10.6.3.
What does CVE-2010-1379 impact?
CVE-2010-1379 impacts the printer setup functionality in Apple Mac OS X.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2010-1379?
CVE-2010-1379 is a flaw in character encoding that leads to printing failures.
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