CVE-2010-0539
CVE-2010-0539 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Java 1.5 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-189.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (88th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-189
- Affected product: Apple Java 1.5
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Integer signedness error in the window drawing implementation in Apple Java for Mac OS X 10.5 before Update 7 and Java for Mac OS X 10.6 before Update 2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted applet.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2010-0539?
- Integer signedness error in the window drawing implementation in Apple Java for Mac OS X 10.5 before Update 7 and Java for Mac OS X 10.6 before Update 2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted applet.
- How severe is CVE-2010-0539?
- CVE-2010-0539 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2010-0539 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2010-0539?
- CVE-2010-0539 primarily affects Apple Java 1.5. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2010-0539?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2010-0539 published?
- CVE-2010-0539 was published on 2010-05-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//May/msg00001.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//May/msg00002.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39819
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1024012
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4170
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4171
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40240
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1191
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:java_1.5:0:23:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:java_1.6:0:17:*:*:*:*:*:*
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