CVE-2010-0055 Security feature bypass in n/a
Attackers can bypass package signature validation in macOS xar tool by providing modified packages, potentially leading to unauthorized code execution or system compromise.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2010-0055?
CVE-2010-0055 is a critical vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 30 Mar 2010. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
xar in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 does not properly validate package signatures, which allows attackers to have an unspecified impact via a modified package.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-0055?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0055?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Is CVE-2010-0055 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-0055 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2010-0055, GHSA-94r2-v2xw-w95p.