CVE-2007-0342: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Jan 18, 2007
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Updated

WebCore in Apple WebKit build 18794 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (null dereference and application crash) via a TD element with a large number in the ROWSPAN attribute, as demonstrated by a crash of OmniWeb 5.5.3 on Mac OS X 10.4.8, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-2019.

Affected Software

4 affected components
OmniGroup OmniWeb=5.5.3
Apple Safari=2.0.4_419.3
Apple WebKit=build_18794
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.8

Event History

Jan 18, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-0342?

CVE-2007-0342 is categorized as a denial of service vulnerability.

2

How does CVE-2007-0342 affect software?

CVE-2007-0342 allows remote attackers to cause application crashes through malformed HTML content.

3

Which applications are affected by CVE-2007-0342?

CVE-2007-0342 affects OmniWeb 5.5.3, Apple Safari 2.0.4_419.3, and Apple WebKit build 18794.

4

How can I mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2007-0342?

Mitigating CVE-2007-0342 involves updating to the latest versions of the affected software.

5

What are the symptoms of an exploit of CVE-2007-0342?

Exploitation of CVE-2007-0342 typically results in a null dereference and crashes of the web application.

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