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 |
---|---|---|
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 | |
macOS Yosemite | =10.6.5 | |
Apple Mac OS X Server | =10.6.3 | |
Apple Mac OS X Server | =10.6.4 | |
Apple Mac OS X Server | =10.6.5 | |
Apple Mac OS X Server | =10.6.1 | |
Apple Mac OS X Server | =10.6.2 | |
Apple Mac OS X Server | =10.6.0 |
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CVE-2010-4013 is rated as a high severity vulnerability that allows for remote code execution or denial of service.
To fix CVE-2010-4013, users should upgrade their Mac OS X to version 10.6.6 or later.
CVE-2010-4013 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.6.0 through 10.6.5.
Yes, CVE-2010-4013 can be exploited remotely through man-in-the-middle attacks.
CVE-2010-4013 is a format string vulnerability related to PackageKit.