Vulnerability Description
WebKit in Apple Safari before 5.0.1 on Mac OS X 10.5 through 10.6 and Windows, and before 4.1.1 on Mac OS X 10.4; and webkitgtk before 1.2.6; does not properly handle dynamic modification of a text node, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted HTML document.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Safari | <= 5.0 |
| 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//Jul/msg00001.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Nov/msg00003.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Sep/msg00002.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00006.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/41856
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42314
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43068
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43086
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4276Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4334
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4456
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2188
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:039
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0177.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/42020Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-1783?
CVE-2010-1783 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). WebKit in Apple Safari before 5.0.1 on Mac OS X 10.5 through 10.6 and Windows, and before 4.1.1 on Mac OS X 10.4; and webkitgtk before 1.2.6; does not properly handle dynamic modification of a text no...
How severe is CVE-2010-1783?
CVE-2010-1783 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-2010-1783?
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.