CVE-2010-0040

Name: CVE-2010-0040
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-03-15T13:28:25.277+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.47%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-0040 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Integer overflow in ColorSync in Apple Safari before 4.0.5 on Windows, and iTunes before 9.1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via an image with a crafted color profile that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.. EPSS estimates a 6.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Integer overflow in ColorSync in Apple Safari before 4.0.5 on Windows, and iTunes before 9.1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via an image with a crafted color profile that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.47%

92.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-189

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Safari	<= 4.0.4
Apple	Safari	4.0
Apple	Safari	4.0.0b
Apple	Safari	4.0.1
Apple	Safari	4.0.2
Apple	Safari	4.0.3

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 15, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-0040?

How severe is CVE-2010-0040?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-0040 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0040?

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Source: NVD / NIST