CVE-2010-1816: Buffer Overflow
Published Apr 13, 2017
·Updated
Buffer overflow in ImageIO in Apple Mac OS X 10.6 through 10.6.3 and Mac OS X Server 10.6 through 10.6.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted image.
Affected Software
8 affected components
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.6.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.3
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.6.1
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.6.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.1
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.6.0
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.0
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.2
Event History
Apr 13, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2010-1816?
CVE-2010-1816 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2010-1816?
To fix CVE-2010-1816, update your macOS to the latest version available that addresses this vulnerability.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2010-1816?
CVE-2010-1816 affects users of Mac OS X versions 10.6 through 10.6.3 and Mac OS X Server versions 10.6 through 10.6.3.
4
What can attackers do with CVE-2010-1816?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2010-1816 to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service on affected systems.
5
What component is vulnerable in CVE-2010-1816?
The vulnerability in CVE-2010-1816 lies in the ImageIO component of Mac OS X.