CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2010-1837: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Nov 15 2010(Updated: )

CoreText in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 and 10.6.x before 10.6.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted font in a PDF document.

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-2010-1837?

    CVE-2010-1837 is a critical vulnerability that can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-1837?

    To fix CVE-2010-1837, update your Apple Mac OS X to version 10.6.5 or later.

  • Which systems are affected by CVE-2010-1837?

    CVE-2010-1837 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.5.8 and 10.6.x prior to 10.6.5.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2010-1837 facilitate?

    CVE-2010-1837 facilitates attacks that exploit vulnerabilities in font rendering to execute arbitrary code.

  • Is CVE-2010-1837 specific to certain file types?

    Yes, CVE-2010-1837 is specifically triggered by a crafted font in PDF documents.

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