CVE-2010-1831 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening a document with a maliciously crafted embedded font name.
- 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-2010-1831?
CVE-2010-1831 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 15 Nov 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 Apple Type Services (ATS) in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 and 10.6.x before 10.6.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long name of an embedded font in a document.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-1831?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1831?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-1831 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-2010-1831 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-1831 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j94q-v897-c99w.