What is the severity of CVE-2010-1801?

CVE-2010-1801 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution or cause application crashes.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1801?

To fix CVE-2010-1801, users should update their Apple Mac OS X to version 10.6.5 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.

Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2010-1801?

CVE-2010-1801 affects Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 and 10.6.4, along with their respective server versions.

Who is at risk for CVE-2010-1801?

Users running vulnerable versions of Apple Mac OS X, especially those who frequently open PDF files, are at risk for CVE-2010-1801.

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CVE-2010-1801

medium

6.8

CWE

119

25/8/2010

17/9/2024

CVE-2010-1801: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Aug 25 2010(Updated: )

Heap-based buffer overflow in CoreGraphics in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 and 10.6.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted PDF file.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Core Graphics
Apple iOS and macOS	=10.5.8
Apple iOS and macOS	=10.6.4
Apple iOS and macOS	=10.5.8
Apple iOS and macOS	=10.6.4

Remedy

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4312

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-1801?
CVE-2010-1801 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution or cause application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1801?
To fix CVE-2010-1801, users should update their Apple Mac OS X to version 10.6.5 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.
What types of attacks does CVE-2010-1801 enable?
CVE-2010-1801 enables attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through maliciously crafted PDF files.
Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2010-1801?
CVE-2010-1801 affects Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 and 10.6.4, along with their respective server versions.
Who is at risk for CVE-2010-1801?
Users running vulnerable versions of Apple Mac OS X, especially those who frequently open PDF files, are at risk for CVE-2010-1801.

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