Vulnerability Description
xar in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 does not properly validate package signatures, which allows attackers to have an unspecified impact via a modified package.
CVSS Score
10.0
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.5.8 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.5.8 |
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Mar/msg00001.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4077PatchVendor Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Mar/msg00001.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4077PatchVendor Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-0055?
CVE-2010-0055 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). xar in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 does not properly validate package signatures, which allows attackers to have an unspecified impact via a modified package.
How severe is CVE-2010-0055?
CVE-2010-0055 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-0055?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.