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.