CVE-2010-3786: Buffer Overflow
Published Nov 16, 2010
·Updated
QuickLook 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 (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted Excel file.
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 16, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2010-3786?
CVE-2010-3786 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2010-3786?
To fix CVE-2010-3786, users should update their Mac OS X to version 10.6.5 or later.
3
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2010-3786?
CVE-2010-3786 can be exploited by attackers through creating and sending specially crafted Excel files.
4
On which versions of macOS does CVE-2010-3786 affect?
CVE-2010-3786 affects Mac OS X versions 10.6.0 through 10.6.4.
5
What are the consequences of CVE-2010-3786 exploitation?
Exploitation of CVE-2010-3786 can lead to arbitrary code execution or cause memory corruption, resulting in application crashes.