CVE-2006-1988
First published: Fri Apr 21 2006(Updated: )
The WebTextRenderer(WebInternal) _CG_drawRun:style:geometry: function in Apple Safari 2.0.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via an HTML LI tag with a large VALUE attribute (list item number), which triggers a null dereference in QPainter::drawText, probably due to a failed memory allocation that uses the VALUE.
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://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17634
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19686
- http://security-protocols.com/poc/sp-x26-2.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/24823
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1452
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25946
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-1988?
CVE-2006-1988 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can cause Apple Safari to crash.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1988?
To fix CVE-2006-1988, upgrade to a later version of Apple Safari that addresses this vulnerability.
What versions of Safari are affected by CVE-2006-1988?
CVE-2006-1988 affects Apple Safari versions 2.0, 2.0.1, 2.0.2, and 2.0.3.
What type of attack is CVE-2006-1988 associated with?
CVE-2006-1988 is associated with denial of service attacks caused by exploiting a null dereference issue.
Can CVE-2006-1988 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-1988 can be exploited remotely by sending malicious HTML content to the target browser.
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