CVE-2010-0539

Name: CVE-2010-0539
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-05-21T19:30:01.647+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.44%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-0539 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Integer signedness error in the window drawing implementation in Apple Java for Mac OS X 10.5 before Update 7 and Java for Mac OS X 10.6 before Update 2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted applet.. EPSS estimates a 3.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Integer signedness error in the window drawing implementation in Apple Java for Mac OS X 10.5 before Update 7 and Java for Mac OS X 10.6 before Update 2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted applet.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.44%

87.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-189

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Apple	Java 1.5	0	23
Apple	Java 1.6	0	17

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?1024012
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4170Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4171Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40240Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1191Patch, Vendor 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?1024012
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4170Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4171Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40240Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1191Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-0539?

How severe is CVE-2010-0539?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-0539 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0539?

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