CVE-2010-4013 json
Format string vulnerability in PackageKit in Apple Mac OS X 10.6.x before 10.6.6 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary co…
published 15y ago modified 4mo ago also EUVD-2010-3989
- cvss
- 6.8
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.2%
- EPSS 2.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 82%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Format string vulnerability in PackageKit in Apple Mac OS X 10.6.x before 10.6.6 allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via vectors related to interaction between Software Update and distribution scripts.
Patch / fix
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2.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 82% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.8 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-134 Use of Externally-Controlled Format String
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2011//Jan/msg00000.html
vendor-advisory, patch
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support.apple.com
/kb/HT4498
patch, vendor-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/42841
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id?1024938
vdb-entry
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2011/0050
vdb-entry
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osvdb.org
/70309
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2010-4013
- NVD CVE-2010-4013
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