Vulnerability Description
Apple Java for Mac OS X 10.5 before Update 7 and Java for Mac OS X 10.6 before Update 2 do not properly handle mediaLibImage objects, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds memory access and application crash) via a crafted applet, related to the com.sun.medialib.mlib package.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Java | All versions |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//May/msg00001.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//May/msg00002.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39819Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1024011
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4170PatchVendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4171PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40238Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1191Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//May/msg00001.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//May/msg00002.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39819Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1024011
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4170PatchVendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4171PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40238Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-0538?
CVE-2010-0538 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Apple Java for Mac OS X 10.5 before Update 7 and Java for Mac OS X 10.6 before Update 2 do not properly handle mediaLibImage objects, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a...
How severe is CVE-2010-0538?
CVE-2010-0538 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-0538?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Java, Apple Mac Os X.