CVE-2010-1808 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash applications via crafted embedded fonts in documents on Mac OS X.
- 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-2010-1808?
CVE-2010-1808 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 25 Aug 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in Apple Type Services (ATS) in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 and 10.6.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted embedded font in a document.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-1808?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Apple Apple Type Services, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1808?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-1808 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-2010-1808 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-1808 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-59mp-j92c-x4vr.