CVE-2010-0538

Name: CVE-2010-0538
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-05-21T19:30:01.583+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.45%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-0538 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Apple Java for Mac OS X 10.5 before Update 7 and Java for Mac OS X 10.6 before Update 2 do not properly handle mediaLibImage objects, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds memory access and application crash) via a crafted applet, related to the com.sun.medialib.mlib package.. EPSS estimates a 3.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Apple Java for Mac OS X 10.5 before Update 7 and Java for Mac OS X 10.6 before Update 2 do not properly handle mediaLibImage objects, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds memory access and application crash) via a crafted applet, related to the com.sun.medialib.mlib package.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.45%

87.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Java	All versions

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//May/msg00001.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//May/msg00002.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/39819Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1024011
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4170Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4171Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40238Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1191Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//May/msg00001.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//May/msg00002.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/39819Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1024011
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4170Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4171Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40238Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1191Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 21, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-0538?

How severe is CVE-2010-0538?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-0538 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0538?

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