How severe is CVE-2010-1803?

CVE-2010-1803 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2010-1803 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2010-1803?

CVE-2010-1803 primarily affects Apple Mac Os X. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1803?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2010-1803 published?

CVE-2010-1803 was published on 2010-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2010-1803

CVE-2010-1803 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apple Mac Os X
Published: 2010-11-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Time Machine in Apple Mac OS X 10.6.x before 10.6.5 does not verify the unique identifier of its remote AFP volume, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by spoofing this volume.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-1803?: Time Machine in Apple Mac OS X 10.6.x before 10.6.5 does not verify the unique identifier of its remote AFP volume, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by spoofing this volume.
How severe is CVE-2010-1803?: CVE-2010-1803 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-1803 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-1803?: CVE-2010-1803 primarily affects Apple Mac Os X. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1803?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-1803 published?: CVE-2010-1803 was published on 2010-11-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (10)

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:10.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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