CVE-2010-0036

Name: CVE-2010-0036
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-01-20T16:30:00.367+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 3.80%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-0036 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 3.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

3.80%

88.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	10.5.8
Apple	Mac Os X	10.6.2
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.5.8
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.6.2

References

Timeline

Published: Jan 20, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-0036?

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.

How severe is CVE-2010-0036?

CVE-2010-0036 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0036?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST