CWE
20 476
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2010-1828: Input Validation

First published: Mon Nov 15 2010(Updated: )

AFP Server in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 and 10.6.x before 10.6.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and daemon restart) via crafted reconnect authentication packets.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.8
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.0
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.4
Apple macOS Server=10.5.8
Apple macOS Server=10.6.3
Apple macOS Server=10.6.4
Apple macOS Server=10.6.1
Apple macOS Server=10.6.2
Apple macOS Server=10.6.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-1828?

    CVE-2010-1828 has a high severity level as it allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-1828?

    To fix CVE-2010-1828, you should update to Mac OS X 10.6.5 or later.

  • Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2010-1828?

    CVE-2010-1828 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.5.8 and 10.6.x prior to 10.6.5.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2010-1828 facilitate?

    CVE-2010-1828 facilitates a denial of service attack through crafted reconnect authentication packets.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2010-1828?

    There are no documented workarounds for CVE-2010-1828, updating to a secure version is recommended.

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