CVE-2010-1840

Name: CVE-2010-1840
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-11-15T23:00:04.533+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 9.13%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-1840 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in the password-validation functionality in Directory Services in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 and 10.6.x before 10.6.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 9.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the password-validation functionality in Directory Services in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 and 10.6.x before 10.6.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

9.13%

94.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	10.5.8
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	10.5.8
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

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Nov/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4435Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1024723
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Nov/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4435Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1024723

Timeline

Published: Nov 15, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-1840?

How severe is CVE-2010-1840?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-1840 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 9.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1840?

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