Vulnerability Description
Mail in Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.3 does not properly enforce the key usage extension during processing of a keychain that specifies multiple certificates for an e-mail recipient, which might make it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a brute-force attack on a weakly encrypted e-mail message.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.6.2 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | <= 10.6.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Mar/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4077Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Mar/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4077Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-0525?
CVE-2010-0525 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Mail in Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.3 does not properly enforce the key usage extension during processing of a keychain that specifies multiple certificates for an e-mail recipient, which might make it...
How severe is CVE-2010-0525?
CVE-2010-0525 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-0525?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.