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CVE-2010-0036: Buffer overflow in CoreAudio in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 and 10.6.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitra...

Buffer overflow in CoreAudio in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 and 10.6.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted MP4 audio file.

HighCVSS 7.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2010-0036 is a legacy Apple CoreAudio flaw where a crafted MP4 audio file could crash an application or run attacker-controlled code. Business risk is mainly for organizations still operating Mac OS X 10.5.8 or 10.6.2 systems that process untrusted media files. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Mac OS X 10.5.8 and 10.6.2 assets, especially systems opening MP4 audio from email, web downloads, shared folders, or media workflows. Treat this as high priority only where legacy Mac OS X systems remain in use. For modern fleets, priority is asset verification and retirement of unsupported systems rather than emergency response. Mitigation focus: Identify any remaining Mac OS X 10.5.8 or 10.6.2 systems.; Check Apple advisories HT4004 and HT4013 for applicable security updates.; Apply the relevant Apple security update where the system is still supported..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
7.8 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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2Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
7.8CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H1.85.9Primary CVE score

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Base CVSS 3.1 score

7.8High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2010-0036Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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