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CVE-2010-0524

7.5 · HIGH

The default configuration of the FreeRADIUS server in Apple Mac OS X Server before 10.6.3 permits EAP-TLS authenticated connections on the basis of an arbitrary client certificate, which allows rem…

Published Mar 30, 2010appleCWE-264EPSS 1.32%

Overview

CVE-2010-0524 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting apple mac_os_x. It was published on March 30, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The default configuration of the FreeRADIUS server in Apple Mac OS X Server before 10.6.3 permits EAP-TLS authenticated connections on the basis of an arbitrary client certificate, which allows remote attackers to obtain network connectivity via a crafted RADIUS Access Request message.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apple. Update mac_os_x to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Reflists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Mar/msg00001.htmlRefsupport.apple.com/kb/HT4077Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/39234Reflists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Mar/msg00001.htmlRefsupport.apple.com/kb/HT4077Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/39234

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0524?

CVE-2010-0524 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting apple mac_os_x. It was published on March 30, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2010-0524?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2010-0524?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apple. Update mac_os_x to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2010-0524?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2010-0524 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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