| CVE ID | CVE-2010-0497 |
| CVSS SCORE | 10.0, AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
| AFFECTED VENDORS |
Apple |
| AFFECTED PRODUCTS |
OS X |
| TREND MICRO CUSTOMER PROTECTION | Trend Micro TippingPoint IPS customers are protected against this vulnerability by Digital Vaccine protection filter ID ['8402']. For further product information on the TippingPoint IPS: http://www.tippingpoint.com |
| VULNERABILITY DETAILS |
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Apple OS X. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists in the handling of internet enabled disk image files. When a specially crafted Menu Extras plugin is included in the disk image, it is executed without further interaction allowing for arbitrary code execution under the context of the current user. |
| ADDITIONAL DETAILS |
Apple has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4077 |
| DISCLOSURE TIMELINE |
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| CREDIT | Brian Mastenbrook |
