CVE-2010-4013 Memory corruption in n/a
Man-in-the-middle attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash the system via format string flaws in PackageKit during software updates.
- 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-2010-4013?
CVE-2010-4013 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 10 Jan 2011. 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
Format string vulnerability in PackageKit in Apple Mac OS X 10.6.x before 10.6.6 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via vectors related to interaction between Software Update and distribution scripts.
Weakness: CWE-134
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-4013?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4013?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-4013 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-2010-4013 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-4013 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-22h9-63c7-9wcc.