CVE-2010-0651: Infoleak

Published Feb 18, 2010
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Updated

WebKit before r52784, as used in Google Chrome before 4.0.249.78 and Apple Safari before 4.0.5, permits cross-origin loading of CSS stylesheets even when the stylesheet download has an incorrect MIME type and the stylesheet document is malformed, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a crafted document.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Apple WebKit<=r53524
Google Chrome<=4.0.249.78
Apple Safari<=4.0.4

Event History

Feb 18, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:19 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:19 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:00 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-0651?

CVE-2010-0651 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for cross-origin attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-0651?

To fix CVE-2010-0651, users should update Google Chrome to version 4.0.249.78 or later and Apple Safari to version 4.0.5 or later.

3

What types of software are affected by CVE-2010-0651?

CVE-2010-0651 affects Apple WebKit, Google Chrome before version 4.0.249.78, and Apple Safari before version 4.0.5.

4

What are the potential risks associated with CVE-2010-0651?

The risks of CVE-2010-0651 include unauthorized access to sensitive information via cross-origin CSS loading.

5

Is CVE-2010-0651 still a risk today?

While CVE-2010-0651 is an older vulnerability, it is essential to ensure that all affected software is updated to mitigate risk.

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