CVE-2010-0505
CVE-2010-0505 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Apple Mac Os X
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in ImageIO in Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted JP2 (JPEG2000) image, related to incorrect calculation and the CGImageReadGetBytesAtOffset function.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2010-0505?
- Heap-based buffer overflow in ImageIO in Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted JP2 (JPEG2000) image, related to incorrect calculation and the CGImageReadGetBytesAtOffset function.
- How severe is CVE-2010-0505?
- CVE-2010-0505 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2010-0505 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2010-0505?
- CVE-2010-0505 primarily affects Apple Mac Os X. In total, 26 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2010-0505?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2010-0505 published?
- CVE-2010-0505 was published on 2010-03-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Mar/msg00001.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4077
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/510539/100/0/threaded
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-10-058
Affected products (26)
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.5.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.5.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.5.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.5.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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