CVE-2010-1801

CVE-2010-1801 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Coregraphics 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

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in CoreGraphics in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 and 10.6.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted PDF file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-1801?
Heap-based buffer overflow in CoreGraphics in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 and 10.6.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted PDF file.
How severe is CVE-2010-1801?
CVE-2010-1801 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-1801 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-1801?
CVE-2010-1801 primarily affects Apple Coregraphics. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1801?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-1801 published?
CVE-2010-1801 was published on 2010-08-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

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