CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2010-1816: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu 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.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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-2010-1816?

    CVE-2010-1816 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-1816?

    To fix CVE-2010-1816, update your macOS to the latest version available that addresses this vulnerability.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • What component is vulnerable in CVE-2010-1816?

    The vulnerability in CVE-2010-1816 lies in the ImageIO component of Mac OS X.

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