Vulnerability Description
Off-by-one error in the _web_drawInRect:withFont:ellipsis:alignment:measureOnly function in WebKit in Safari in Apple iPhone 1.1.4 and 2.0 and iPod touch 1.1.4 and 2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (browser crash) via a JavaScript alert call with an argument that lacks breakable characters and has a length that is a multiple of the memory page size, leading to an out-of-bounds read.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone | 1.1.4 |
| Apple | Ipod Touch | 1.1.4 |
| Apple | Safari | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4264
- http://www.coresecurity.com/content/iphone-safari-javascript-alert-denial-of-serPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/496321/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31061Patch
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4264
- http://www.coresecurity.com/content/iphone-safari-javascript-alert-denial-of-serPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/496321/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31061Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-3950?
CVE-2008-3950 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Off-by-one error in the _web_drawInRect:withFont:ellipsis:alignment:measureOnly function in WebKit in Safari in Apple iPhone 1.1.4 and 2.0 and iPod touch 1.1.4 and 2.0 allows remote attackers to cause...
How severe is CVE-2008-3950?
CVE-2008-3950 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-2008-3950?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Iphone, Apple Ipod Touch, Apple Safari.