CVE-2010-1178: Medium severity Safari vulnerability

Published Mar 29, 2010
·
Updated

Safari on Apple iPhone OS 3.1.3 for iPod touch allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a JavaScript loop that attempts to construct an infinitely long string.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Safari
iPhone OS=3.1.3
iPhone OS=3.1.3
All of the following
Safari
Any of the following
iPhone OS=3.1.3
iPhone OS=3.1.3

Event History

Mar 29, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
07:30 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-1178?

CVE-2010-1178 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can cause application crashes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-1178?

To address CVE-2010-1178, ensure that your Safari browser is updated to the latest version, as security patches are typically released to mitigate such vulnerabilities.

3

Which versions of Safari are affected by CVE-2010-1178?

CVE-2010-1178 affects Safari on Apple iPhone OS 3.1.3.

4

Does CVE-2010-1178 affect iPod touch devices?

Yes, CVE-2010-1178 affects Safari on iPod touch running Apple iPhone OS 3.1.3.

5

Can CVE-2010-1178 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2010-1178 can be exploited remotely through a specially crafted JavaScript loop.

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