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CVE-2010-1840

HighPublished

Stack-based buffer overflow in the password-validation functionality in Directory Services in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 and 10.6.x before 10.6.5 allows remote...

Published: Nov 15, 2010
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: apple
Evidence observed: Nov 11, 2010

Primary CVSS

7.5/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

9.0%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 95.1%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Stack-based buffer overflow in the password-validation functionality in Directory Services in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 and 10.6.x before 10.6.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via unspecified vectors.

Sources

Apple Directory Services - Memory CorruptionExploit
Rodrigo Rubira · osx · Nov 11, 2010

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