CVE-2010-0040: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Mar 12 2010(Updated: )
Integer overflow in ColorSync in Apple Safari before 4.0.5 on Windows, and iTunes before 9.1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via an image with a crafted color profile that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Safari | <=4.0.4 | |
| Safari | =4.0 | |
| Safari | =4.0.0b | |
| Safari | =4.0.1 | |
| Safari | =4.0.2 | |
| Safari | =4.0.3 | |
| Microsoft Windows Operating System | ||
| All of | ||
| Any of | ||
| Safari | <=4.0.4 | |
| Safari | =4.0 | |
| Safari | =4.0.0b | |
| Safari | =4.0.1 | |
| Safari | =4.0.2 | |
| Safari | =4.0.3 | |
| Microsoft Windows Operating System |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010/Mar/msg00000.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4070
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/38671
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/38674
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39135
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Mar/msg00003.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1023706
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4105
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/56826
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6741
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-0040?
CVE-2010-0040 has a high severity level due to its potential to allow remote code execution or cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0040?
To fix CVE-2010-0040, update Apple Safari to version 4.0.5 or later.
Which versions of Apple Safari are affected by CVE-2010-0040?
CVE-2010-0040 affects Apple Safari versions up to and including 4.0.4 and version 4.0.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2010-0040?
The potential impacts of CVE-2010-0040 include arbitrary code execution and application crashes due to buffer overflow.
Is CVE-2010-0040 specific to certain operating systems?
CVE-2010-0040 is specifically related to Apple Safari versions running on Windows operating systems.
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