What is the severity of CVE-2010-3794?

CVE-2010-3794 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

How do I fix CVE-2010-3794?

To fix CVE-2010-3794, users should upgrade their Mac OS X to version 10.6.5 or later.

What types of software are affected by CVE-2010-3794?

CVE-2010-3794 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.6.0 through 10.6.4 and Apple Mac OS X Server versions within the same range.

What type of attack can be executed using CVE-2010-3794?

CVE-2010-3794 allows attackers to carry out code execution attacks or cause application crashes through crafted FlashPix files.

Can CVE-2010-3794 lead to data loss?

Yes, exploiting CVE-2010-3794 can result in a denial of service, potentially leading to data loss during application crashes.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2010-3794

medium

6.8

CWE

119

16/11/2010

11/12/2010

CVE-2010-3794: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Nov 16 2010(Updated: )

QuickTime in Apple Mac OS X 10.6.x before 10.6.5 accesses uninitialized memory locations during processing of FlashPix image data, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted FlashPix file.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
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	=10.6.3
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

Remedy

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4435

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-3794?
CVE-2010-3794 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3794?
To fix CVE-2010-3794, users should upgrade their Mac OS X to version 10.6.5 or later.
What types of software are affected by CVE-2010-3794?
CVE-2010-3794 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.6.0 through 10.6.4 and Apple Mac OS X Server versions within the same range.
What type of attack can be executed using CVE-2010-3794?
CVE-2010-3794 allows attackers to carry out code execution attacks or cause application crashes through crafted FlashPix files.
Can CVE-2010-3794 lead to data loss?
Yes, exploiting CVE-2010-3794 can result in a denial of service, potentially leading to data loss during application crashes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-3794?
CVE-2010-3794 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3794?
To fix CVE-2010-3794, users should upgrade their Mac OS X to version 10.6.5 or later.
What types of software are affected by CVE-2010-3794?
CVE-2010-3794 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.6.0 through 10.6.4 and Apple Mac OS X Server versions within the same range.
What type of attack can be executed using CVE-2010-3794?
CVE-2010-3794 allows attackers to carry out code execution attacks or cause application crashes through crafted FlashPix files.
Can CVE-2010-3794 lead to data loss?
Yes, exploiting CVE-2010-3794 can result in a denial of service, potentially leading to data loss during application crashes.