CVE-2010-1840 describes a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability within the password-validation functionality of Directory Services in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 and 10.6.x prior to 10.6.5. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through unspecified vectors. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability is considered highly severe due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on the KEV catalog and lacking Metasploit or Nuclei modules, a public exploit (EDB-15491) exists, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
10.5.8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.5.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
10.6.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
10.6.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
10.6.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
10.6.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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