Vulnerability Description
Use-after-free vulnerability in WebKit, as used in Apple Safari before 4.1.3 and 5.0.x before 5.0.3, Google Chrome before 6.0.472.53, and webkitgtk before 1.2.6, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via vectors involving element focus.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | < 6.0.472.53 | |
| Webkitgtk | Webkitgtk | < 1.2.6 |
| Apple | Safari | < 4.1.3 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 4.2 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 9.10 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=52443Vendor Advisory
- http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2010/09/stable-and-beta-channel-updatesVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Nov/msg00002.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Nov/msg00003.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00006.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/41856Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42314Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43068Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43086Third Party Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4455Third Party Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4456Third Party Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:039Third Party Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0177.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/44204Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1006-1Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-3257?
CVE-2010-3257 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Use-after-free vulnerability in WebKit, as used in Apple Safari before 4.1.3 and 5.0.x before 5.0.3, Google Chrome before 6.0.472.53, and webkitgtk before 1.2.6, allows remote attackers to execute arb...
How severe is CVE-2010-3257?
CVE-2010-3257 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-2010-3257?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Google Chrome, Webkitgtk Webkitgtk, Apple Safari, Apple Iphone Os, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.