First published: Mon Nov 15 2010(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow in the password-validation functionality in Directory Services 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 (application crash) via unspecified vectors.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
macOS Yosemite | =10.5.8 | |
macOS Yosemite | =10.6.3 | |
macOS Yosemite | =10.6.1 | |
macOS Yosemite | =10.6.0 | |
macOS Yosemite | =10.6.2 | |
macOS Yosemite | =10.6.4 | |
Apple Mac OS X Server | =10.5.8 | |
Apple Mac OS X Server | =10.6.3 | |
Apple Mac OS X Server | =10.6.4 | |
Apple Mac OS X Server | =10.6.1 | |
Apple Mac OS X Server | =10.6.2 | |
Apple Mac OS X Server | =10.6.0 |
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CVE-2010-1840 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
To mitigate CVE-2010-1840, upgrade to Apple Mac OS X version 10.6.5 or later as it addresses the vulnerability.
CVE-2010-1840 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.5.8 and 10.6.x prior to 10.6.5, as well as their respective server versions.
CVE-2010-1840 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability found in the password-validation functionality of Directory Services.
Yes, CVE-2010-1840 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code or crash the application.