CVE-2010-4013
First published: Mon Jan 10 2011(Updated: )
Format string vulnerability in PackageKit in Apple Mac OS X 10.6.x before 10.6.6 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via vectors related to interaction between Software Update and distribution scripts.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 iOS and macOS | =10.6.5 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.6.3 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.6.4 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.6.5 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.6.1 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.6.2 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.6.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-4013?
CVE-2010-4013 is rated as a high severity vulnerability that allows for remote code execution or denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4013?
To fix CVE-2010-4013, users should upgrade their Mac OS X to version 10.6.6 or later.
What versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2010-4013?
CVE-2010-4013 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.6.0 through 10.6.5.
Can CVE-2010-4013 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2010-4013 can be exploited remotely through man-in-the-middle attacks.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2010-4013?
CVE-2010-4013 is a format string vulnerability related to PackageKit.
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- vendor/apple
- canonical/apple ios and macos
- version/apple ios and macos/10.6.3
- version/apple ios and macos/10.6.1
- version/apple ios and macos/10.6.0
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- version/apple ios and macos/10.6.4
- version/apple ios and macos/10.6.5
- canonical/apple macos server
- version/apple macos server/10.6.3
- version/apple macos server/10.6.4
- version/apple macos server/10.6.5
- version/apple macos server/10.6.1
- version/apple macos server/10.6.2
- version/apple macos server/10.6.0