CVE-2010-1832 Memory corruption in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published 15 Nov 2010 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening documents with crafted embedded fonts in macOS.

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-2010-1832?

CVE-2010-1832 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

Stack-based 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 crafted embedded font in a document.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-1832?

It affects 2 products.

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

How do I fix CVE-2010-1832?

No fix has been published for CVE-2010-1832 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-2010-1832 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-1832 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-p5m3-262w-g7wv.