CVE-2010-0056 Memory corruption in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash applications via a crafted document exploiting a buffer overflow in macOS spell checking.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2010-0056?

CVE-2010-0056 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 30 Mar 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Buffer overflow in Cocoa spell checking in AppKit in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted document.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-0056?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0056?

No fix has been published for CVE-2010-0056 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2010-0056 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-0056 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-5hv3-87wh-h8h8.

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