Vulnerability Description
WebKit in Apple Safari before 5.0 on Mac OS X 10.5 through 10.6 and Windows, and before 4.1 on Mac OS X 10.4, accesses uninitialized memory during the handling of a use element in an SVG document, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted document containing XML that triggers a parsing error, related to ProcessInstruction.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Safari | <= 4.0.5 |
| Apple | Webkit | All versions |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.5 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.5 |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Jun/msg00002.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Nov/msg00003.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010/Jun/msg00000.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010/Jun/msg00003.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00006.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40105Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40196Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/41856Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42314Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43068Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1024067
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4196Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4220Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4225Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4456
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-1403?
CVE-2010-1403 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). WebKit in Apple Safari before 5.0 on Mac OS X 10.5 through 10.6 and Windows, and before 4.1 on Mac OS X 10.4, accesses uninitialized memory during the handling of a use element in an SVG document, whi...
How severe is CVE-2010-1403?
CVE-2010-1403 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-1403?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Safari, Apple Webkit, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server, Microsoft Windows 7.