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CVE-2010-0525

UnknownEPSS 0.97%

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CVE-2010-0525 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Mail in Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.3 does not properly enforce the key usage extension during processing of a keychain that specifies multiple certificates for an e-mail recipient, which might make it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a brute-force attack on a weakly encrypted e-mail message.. EPSS estimates a 0.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Mail in Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.3 does not properly enforce the key usage extension during processing of a keychain that specifies multiple certificates for an e-mail recipient, which might make it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a brute-force attack on a weakly encrypted e-mail message.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.97%

57.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AppleMac Os X<= 10.6.2
AppleMac Os X10.5.0
AppleMac Os X10.5.1
AppleMac Os X10.5.2
AppleMac Os X10.5.3
AppleMac Os X10.5.4
AppleMac Os X10.5.5
AppleMac Os X10.5.6
AppleMac Os X10.5.7
AppleMac Os X10.5.8
AppleMac Os X10.6.0
AppleMac Os X10.6.1
AppleMac Os X Server<= 10.6.2
AppleMac Os X Server10.5.0
AppleMac Os X Server10.5.1
AppleMac Os X Server10.5.2
AppleMac Os X Server10.5.3
AppleMac Os X Server10.5.4
AppleMac Os X Server10.5.5
AppleMac Os X Server10.5.6
AppleMac Os X Server10.5.7
AppleMac Os X Server10.5.8
AppleMac Os X Server10.6.0
AppleMac Os X Server10.6.1

References

Timeline

Published
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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-0525?
Mail in Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.3 does not properly enforce the key usage extension during processing of a keychain that specifies multiple certificates for an e-mail recipient, which might make it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a brute-force attack on a weakly encrypted e-mail message.
How severe is CVE-2010-0525?
Severity scoring for CVE-2010-0525 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0525?
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-2010-0525?

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Source: NVD / NIST