CVE-2010-0537: DesktopServices in Apple Mac OS X 10.6 before 10.6.3 does not properly resolve pathnames in certain circums...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an older Apple Mac OS X Snow Leopard issue. Before version 10.6.3, a flaw in how the save dialog handled certain pathnames could let a remote attacker, with user interaction, cause unintended remote file copying through a crafted network share name. Exposure appears limited to legacy Mac OS X 10.6 systems below 10.6.3, particularly where users interact with network shares or save dialogs involving untrusted share names. Modern macOS versions are not identified as affected in the provided sources. Low to moderate for most organizations because this affects very old Mac OS X 10.6 systems. Prioritize only if legacy Snow Leopard devices remain in production or connected to network shares. Unsupported systems should be upgraded, isolated, or retired. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Mac OS X 10.6 systems to 10.6.3 or later, per Apple advisory context.; Retire or isolate unsupported Snow Leopard systems where upgrades are not feasible.; Limit user access to untrusted network shares on remaining legacy systems..

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Jun 28, 2026, 06:13 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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