CVE-2010-3795: Buffer Overflow
Published Nov 16, 2010
·Updated
QuickTime in Apple Mac OS X 10.6.x before 10.6.5 accesses uninitialized memory locations during processing of GIF image data, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted GIF 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-2010-3795?
CVE-2010-3795 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2010-3795?
To fix CVE-2010-3795, users should update to Mac OS X version 10.6.5 or later.
3
What types of attacks can be conducted using CVE-2010-3795?
CVE-2010-3795 can be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause application crashes through crafted GIF files.
4
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2010-3795?
CVE-2010-3795 affects QuickTime in Mac OS X versions 10.6.0 to 10.6.4.
5
Is CVE-2010-3795 specific to any type of file?
Yes, CVE-2010-3795 specifically targets GIF image files.