CVE-2010-1379

Name: CVE-2010-1379
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-06-17T16:30:01.67+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.42%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-1379 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Printer Setup in Apple Mac OS X 10.6 before 10.6.4 does not properly interpret character encoding, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (printing failure) by deploying a printing device that has a Unicode character in its printing-service name.. EPSS estimates a 2.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Printer Setup in Apple Mac OS X 10.6 before 10.6.4 does not properly interpret character encoding, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (printing failure) by deploying a printing device that has a Unicode character in its printing-service name.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.42%

82.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	10.6.0
Apple	Mac Os X	10.6.1
Apple	Mac Os X	10.6.2
Apple	Mac Os X	10.6.3
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.6.0
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.6.1
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.6.2
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.6.3

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Jun/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/40220Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1024103
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4188Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40871Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1481Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Jun/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/40220Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1024103
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4188Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40871Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1481Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 17, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-1379?

How severe is CVE-2010-1379?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-1379 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1379?

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