Vulnerability Description
Apple Safari allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (browser crash) via JavaScript that matches a regular expression against a long string, as demonstrated using /(.)*/.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Safari | All versions |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/466017/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/466043/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/466017/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/466043/100/0/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-2163?
CVE-2007-2163 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Apple Safari allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (browser crash) via JavaScript that matches a regular expression against a long string, as demonstrated using /(.)*/.
How severe is CVE-2007-2163?
CVE-2007-2163 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-2163?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Safari.