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, does not properly handle changes to keyboard focus that occur during processing of key press events, which allows remote attackers to force arbitrary key presses via a crafted HTML document.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
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 |
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Jun/msg00002.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Nov/msg00003.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Sep/msg00002.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010/Jun/msg00000.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00006.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40105Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40196
- http://secunia.com/advisories/41856
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42314
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43068
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1024067
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4196Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4220
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4334
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4456
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-1422?
CVE-2010-1422 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). 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, does not properly handle changes to keyboard focus that occur during processing of key pre...
How severe is CVE-2010-1422?
CVE-2010-1422 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-1422?
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.