CVE-2010-0043

ImageIO in Apple Safari before 4.0.5 and iTunes before 9.1 on Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory…

published March 12, 2010

CVSS
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EPSS
6%
Percentile
93.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A crafted TIFF image could turn your Safari or iTunes into a wild ride, and not the fun kind! 🎢 Think of it like a surprise party gone wrong — an unsuspecting guest opens a mysterious box and triggers chaos instead of confetti! 🎉 An attacker could take control of your system or crash the application altogether, leaving you in a digital mess! Imagine losing your favorite tunes or being locked out of your browser just because of a sneaky image. 😱

Put simply

Think of it like a surprise party gone wrong — an unsuspecting guest opens a mysterious box and triggers chaos instead of confetti! 🎉 This vulnerability in ImageIO allows remote attackers to leverage improperly handled TIFF images, leading to arbitrary code execution or denial of service due to memory corruption.

What to do

An attacker could take control of your system or crash the application altogether, leaving you in a digital mess! Imagine losing your favorite tunes or being locked out of your browser just because of a sneaky image. 😱 Update Safari to version 4.0.5 or later and iTunes to version 9.1 to patch this vulnerability. Regularly check for updates to ensure you're protected against future threats! 🛡️ You've got this! Keep your applications updated and stay safe online! 🔒

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05800 · 93.1th percentile
Published
2010-03-12T20:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 MAR 20:00Z
    ImageIO in Apple Safari before 4.0.5 and iTunes before 9.1 on Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory…
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