Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Apple Mac OS X ImageIO
CVE-2010-1816

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
Mac Os X Server
Mac Os X
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 April 2017

What is CVE-2010-1816?

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the ImageIO component of Apple Mac OS X versions from 10.6 to 10.6.3 and Mac OS X Server 10.6 to 10.6.3. This vulnerability can be exploited by remote attackers through specially crafted images, which can result in arbitrary code execution or a denial of service, causing system crashes. Users are strongly advised to apply security updates to mitigate potential risks associated with this vulnerability.

References

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT4188
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_APPLE

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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