CVE-2010-0051: Input Validation
First published: Fri Mar 12 2010(Updated: )
WebKit in Apple Safari before 4.0.5 does not properly validate the cross-origin loading of stylesheets, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted HTML document. NOTE: this might overlap CVE-2010-0651.
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 | =4.0.3 | |
| Safari | =4.0 | |
| Safari | =4.0.0b | |
| <=4.0.4 | ||
| =4.0 | ||
| =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/62944
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1023708
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4225
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010/Jun/msg00003.html
- http://websec.sv.cmu.edu/css/css.pdf
- http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=9877
- http://scarybeastsecurity.blogspot.com/2009/12/generic-cross-browser-cross-domain.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2722
- http://secunia.com/advisories/41856
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1006-1
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4456
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Nov/msg00003.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42314
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0212
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43068
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00006.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:039
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0552
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/56837
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A7554
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-0051?
CVE-2010-0051 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0051?
To mitigate CVE-2010-0051, upgrade to Safari version 4.0.5 or later.
What versions of Safari are affected by CVE-2010-0051?
CVE-2010-0051 affects Safari versions 4.0.4 and earlier.
What kind of attack does CVE-2010-0051 allow?
CVE-2010-0051 allows remote attackers to exploit cross-origin issues to access sensitive information through crafted HTML documents.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2010-0051?
There are no official workarounds for CVE-2010-0051, updating Safari is the recommended action.
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