CVE-2010-0497

Description

Disk Images in Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.3 does not provide the expected warning for an unsafe file type in an internet enabled disk image, which makes it easier for user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a package file type.

6.8

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 1.10% Top 25%

Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Mar/msg00001.html	patch vendor advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4077	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-0497?: CVE-2010-0497 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2010-0497?: To fix CVE-2010-0497, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2010-0497 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2010-0497 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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