CVE-2010-1379: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2010-1379: Printer Setup in Apple Mac OS X 10.6 before 10.6.4 does not properly interpret character encoding, which al...

Printer Setup in Apple Mac OS X 10.6 before 10.6.4 does not properly interpret character encoding, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (printing failure) by deploying a printing device that has a Unicode character in its printing-service name.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 03:07 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This issue affects Apple Mac OS X 10.6 before 10.6.4. A specially named printing device could make Printer Setup fail, disrupting printing. The documented impact is denial of service for printing, not data theft or system takeover. Exposure is most likely in environments still running Mac OS X 10.6 before 10.6.4 and using printer discovery or network printing. Modern macOS versions are not identified as affected in the provided sources. Treat this as a legacy hygiene issue. Prioritize only if the business still depends on Mac OS X 10.6 printing. The known impact is operational disruption to printing, not broader compromise. Mitigation focus: Identify any Mac OS X 10.6 systems and their exact patch levels.; Update affected systems to Mac OS X 10.6.4 or later, per Apple guidance.; Limit printer discovery exposure on untrusted networks where feasible..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 02:01 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 17, 2010, 16:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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