Vulnerability Details : CVE-2010-0105
Potential exploit
The hfs implementation in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 and 10.6.x before 10.6.5 supports hard links to directories and does not prevent certain deeply nested directory structures, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (filesystem corruption) via a crafted application that calls the mkdir and link functions, related to the fsck_hfs program in the diskdev_cmds component.
Vulnerability category: Denial of service
Products affected by CVE-2010-0105
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.5.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2010-0105
0.34%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 56 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2010-0105
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.9
|
MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C |
3.9
|
6.9
|
NIST |
References for CVE-2010-0105
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1024723
Mac OS X Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code, Deny Service, and Obtain Information - SecurityTracker
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Nov/msg00000.html
Apple - Lists.apple.com
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4435
We're sorry.
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/39658
Apple Mac OS X HFS Hard Links Local Denial of Service VulnerabilityExploit
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http://securityreason.com/achievement_securityalert/83
MacOS X 10.6.3 filesystem hfs Denial of Service Vulnerability - CXSecurity.comExploit
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