CVE-2010-0537 Path traversal in n/a

Low 2.6 Published Updated

Attackers can trigger unintended remote file copying via crafted share names in macOS save panels, requiring user interaction.

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-2010-0537?

CVE-2010-0537 is a low-severity path traversal 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

DesktopServices in Apple Mac OS X 10.6 before 10.6.3 does not properly resolve pathnames in certain circumstances involving an application's save panel, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to trigger unintended remote file copying via a crafted share name.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-0537?

It affects 2 products.

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

How do I fix CVE-2010-0537?

No fix has been published for CVE-2010-0537 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.

Is CVE-2010-0537 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-0537 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5p82-mxgj-w2gc.

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