PT-2010-2297 · Apple · Java For Macos X

Jeffrey Czerniak + 1 · Published 2010-05-21 · Updated 2010-05-24 · CVE-2010-0539

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

6.8

Medium

Base vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Apple Java for Mac OS X versions 10.5 before Update 7 Apple Java for Mac OS X versions 10.6 before Update 2

Description The issue is related to an integer signedness error in the window drawing implementation, which can be exploited by remote attackers. This can lead to the execution of arbitrary code or cause a denial of service, resulting in an application crash. The exploitation occurs via a crafted applet.

Recommendations For Apple Java for Mac OS X versions 10.5 before Update 7, update to Update 7 or later to resolve the issue. For Apple Java for Mac OS X versions 10.6 before Update 2, update to Update 2 or later to resolve the issue.

Fix

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-189

Related Identifiers

CVE-2010-0539

Affected Products

Java For Macos X

References · 9

• http://securityfocus.com/bid/40240 · Patch
• http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//May/msg00002.html · Vendor Advisory
• http://secunia.com/advisories/39819 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2010-0539 · Security Note
• http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//May/msg00001.html · Vendor Advisory
• http://vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1191 · Vendor Advisory
• http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4170 · Vendor Advisory
• http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4171 · Vendor Advisory
• http://securitytracker.com/id?1024012 · Note