CVE-2010-1841: Input Validation
Published Nov 15, 2010
·Updated
Disk Images 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 and application crash) via a crafted UDIF image.
Affected Software
12 affected components
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 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
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Nov 15, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2010-1841?
CVE-2010-1841 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its capability to allow remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2010-1841?
To fix CVE-2010-1841, update your Apple Mac OS X to version 10.6.5 or later.
3
Which versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2010-1841?
CVE-2010-1841 affects Mac OS X versions 10.5.8 and 10.6.x before 10.6.5.
4
What type of attacks does CVE-2010-1841 allow?
CVE-2010-1841 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through crafted UDIF images.
5
What should I do if I cannot update my system to fix CVE-2010-1841?
If updating is not possible, avoid opening untrusted UDIF images to mitigate the risk associated with CVE-2010-1841.