CVE-2010-4011

CVE-2010-4011 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. 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-200.

Key facts

Description

Dovecot in Apple Mac OS X 10.6.5 10H574 does not properly manage memory for user names, which allows remote authenticated users to read the private e-mail of other persons in opportunistic circumstances via standard e-mail clients accessing a user's own mailbox, related to a "memory aliasing issue."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-4011?
Dovecot in Apple Mac OS X 10.6.5 10H574 does not properly manage memory for user names, which allows remote authenticated users to read the private e-mail of other persons in opportunistic circumstances via standard e-mail clients accessing a user's own mailbox, related to a "memory aliasing issue."
How severe is CVE-2010-4011?
CVE-2010-4011 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2010-4011 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-4011?
CVE-2010-4011 affects Apple Mac Os X Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4011?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2010-4011 published?
CVE-2010-4011 was published on 2010-11-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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