CVE-2010-0049: Use After Free
First published: Fri Mar 12 2010(Updated: )
Use-after-free vulnerability in WebKit in Apple Safari before 4.0.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via HTML elements with right-to-left (RTL) text directionality.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Safari | =4.0.2 | |
| Safari | =4.0.1 | |
| Safari | <=4.0.4 | |
| Safari | =4.0-beta | |
| Safari | =4.0.3 | |
| Safari | =4.0 | |
| Safari | =4.0.0b | |
| <=4.0.4 | ||
| =4.0 | ||
| =4.0-beta | ||
| =4.0.0b | ||
| =4.0.1 | ||
| =4.0.2 | ||
| =4.0.3 |
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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://osvdb.org/62942
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1023708
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-May/041383.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-May/041436.html
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=863
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-May/041432.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010/Jun/msg00003.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4225
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1006-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/41856
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2722
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00006.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43068
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0212
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:039
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0552
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6810
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-0049?
CVE-2010-0049 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0049?
To fix CVE-2010-0049, update your Apple Safari browser to version 4.0.5 or later.
Which versions of Safari are affected by CVE-2010-0049?
Affected versions include Safari 4.0.4 and earlier, including 4.0.3, 4.0.2, 4.0.1, and 4.0.0 beta.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2010-0049?
Exploiting CVE-2010-0049 can lead to arbitrary code execution or a denial of service causing the application to crash.
Is CVE-2010-0049 a known vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2010-0049 is a known vulnerability that has been documented and assigned a CVE identifier.
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