CVE-2010-1842: Buffer Overflow
Published Nov 15, 2010
·Updated
Buffer overflow in AppKit in Apple Mac OS X 10.6.x before 10.6.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a bidirectional text string with ellipsis truncation.
Affected Software
10 affected components
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=10.6.3
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-2010-1842?
CVE-2010-1842 is rated as critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
2
Who is affected by CVE-2010-1842?
CVE-2010-1842 affects users running specific versions of Apple Mac OS X 10.6.x prior to 10.6.5.
3
How do I fix CVE-2010-1842?
To fix CVE-2010-1842, upgrade your Apple Mac OS X to version 10.6.5 or later.
4
What type of attack does CVE-2010-1842 enable?
CVE-2010-1842 enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
5
What is the underlying issue of CVE-2010-1842?
CVE-2010-1842 is due to a buffer overflow in AppKit related to bidirectional text string handling.