CVE-2010-1119: Use After Free
Use-after-free vulnerability in WebKit in Apple Safari before 5.0 on Mac OS X 10.5 through 10.6 and Windows, Safari before 4.1 on Mac OS X 10.4, and Safari on Apple iPhone OS allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash), or read the SMS database or other data, via vectors related to "attribute manipulation," as demonstrated by Vincenzo Iozzo and Ralf Philipp Weinmann during a Pwn2Own competition at CanSecWest 2010.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-1119?
CVE-2010-1119 is a high severity vulnerability that can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1119?
To fix CVE-2010-1119, update your Apple Safari and iPhone OS to the latest versions that include security patches.
What software is affected by CVE-2010-1119?
CVE-2010-1119 affects specific versions of Apple Safari and Apple iPhone OS from versions 2.0 to 4.1.
What can attackers exploit in CVE-2010-1119?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2010-1119 to execute arbitrary code or crash the application via a use-after-free condition in WebKit.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2010-1119?
The best mitigation for CVE-2010-1119 is to ensure that vulnerable software is updated, as no specific workarounds are provided.