CVE-2010-1820

Name: CVE-2010-1820
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-09-21T20:00:01.8+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.81%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-1820 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Apple Filing Protocol (AFP) Server in Apple Mac OS X 10.6.x through 10.6.4 does not properly handle errors, which allows remote attackers to bypass the password requirement for shared-folder access by leveraging knowledge of a valid account name.. EPSS estimates a 1.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Apple Filing Protocol (AFP) Server in Apple Mac OS X 10.6.x through 10.6.4 does not properly handle errors, which allows remote attackers to bypass the password requirement for shared-folder access by leveraging knowledge of a valid account name.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.81%

75.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-287

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	10.6.4
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
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.6.4

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-1820?

How severe is CVE-2010-1820?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-1820 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1820?

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