CVE-2008-1010: Buffer Overflow
Published Mar 19, 2008
·Updated
Buffer overflow in WebKit, as used in Apple Safari before 3.1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted regular expressions in JavaScript.
Affected Software
16 affected components
Safari=1.3.2
Safari=3.0.4
Safari=2.0.2
Safari=3.0.1
Safari=3.0.2
Safari=1.0
Safari=1.3
Safari=3.0.3
Safari=2.0
Safari=0.8
Safari=2.0.4
Safari=1.1
Safari=1.3.1
Safari=1.2
Safari=3.0
Safari=0.9
Remediation
Event History
Mar 19, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1010?
CVE-2008-1010 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2008-1010?
To fix CVE-2008-1010, users should upgrade to the latest version of Apple Safari that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What versions of Apple Safari are affected by CVE-2008-1010?
CVE-2008-1010 affects multiple versions of Apple Safari, including 1.0 through 3.0.4.
4
Can CVE-2008-1010 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-1010 can be exploited remotely by attackers using crafted regular expressions in JavaScript.
5
What impact does CVE-2008-1010 have on users?
The impact of CVE-2008-1010 includes the possibility of arbitrary code execution, which could compromise the security of users’ devices.