CVE-2006-1986
First published: Fri Apr 21 2006(Updated: )
Apple Safari 2.0.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute code via a large CELLSPACING attribute in a TABLE tag, which triggers an error in KWQListIteratorImpl::KWQListIteratorImpl.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Mobile Safari | =2.0.1 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =2.0.3 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =2.0.2 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =2.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.security-protocols.com/sp-x26-advisory.php
- http://security-protocols.com/poc/sp-x26-1.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17634
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19686
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1452
- http://www.osvdb.org/24823
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25946
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-1986?
CVE-2006-1986 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code.
How can I mitigate CVE-2006-1986?
To mitigate CVE-2006-1986, users should upgrade to a later version of Apple Safari that does not contain this vulnerability.
Which versions of Apple Safari are affected by CVE-2006-1986?
CVE-2006-1986 affects Apple Safari versions 2.0, 2.0.1, 2.0.2, and 2.0.3.
What types of exploits are possible with CVE-2006-1986?
Exploits of CVE-2006-1986 can lead to denial of service and may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Is CVE-2006-1986 still a concern today?
CVE-2006-1986 is primarily a concern for users still running older versions of Safari, as it is no longer supported.
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