CVE-2010-0497

Name: CVE-2010-0497
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-03-30T18:30:00.517+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.52%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-0497 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Disk Images in Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.3 does not provide the expected warning for an unsafe file type in an internet enabled disk image, which makes it easier for user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a package file type.. EPSS estimates a 2.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Disk Images in Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.3 does not provide the expected warning for an unsafe file type in an internet enabled disk image, which makes it easier for user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a package file type.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.52%

82.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	<= 10.6.2
Apple	Mac Os X	10.5
Apple	Mac Os X	10.5.0
Apple	Mac Os X	10.5.1
Apple	Mac Os X	10.5.2
Apple	Mac Os X	10.5.3
Apple	Mac Os X	10.5.4
Apple	Mac Os X	10.5.5
Apple	Mac Os X	10.5.6
Apple	Mac Os X	10.5.7
Apple	Mac Os X	10.5.8
Apple	Mac Os X	10.6.0
Apple	Mac Os X	10.6.1
Apple	Mac Os X Server	<= 10.6.2
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.5
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.5.0
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.5.1
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.5.2
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.5.3
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.5.4
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.5.5
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.5.6
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.5.7
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.5.8
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.6.0
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.6.1

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Mar/msg00001.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4077Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Mar/msg00001.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4077Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 30, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-0497?

How severe is CVE-2010-0497?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-0497 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0497?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2010-0497?

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Source: NVD / NIST