CVE-2010-1226: Input Validation

Published Apr 1, 2010
·
Updated

The HTTP client functionality in Apple iPhone OS 3.1 on the iPhone 2G and 3.1.3 on the iPhone 3GS allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (Safari, Mail, or Springboard crash) via a crafted innerHTML property of a DIV element, related to a "malformed character" issue.

Affected Software

8 affected components
apple iPhone=2g
apple iPhone OS=3.1
apple iPhone=3gs
apple iPhone OS=3.1.3
All of the following
apple iPhone=2g
apple iPhone OS=3.1
All of the following
apple iPhone=3gs
apple iPhone OS=3.1.3

Event History

Apr 1, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
10:30 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-1226?

CVE-2010-1226 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability impacting the Apple iPhone OS.

2

How do I fix CVE-2010-1226?

To address CVE-2010-1226, users should update their devices to the latest version of Apple iPhone OS that is available.

3

Which versions of Apple iPhone are affected by CVE-2010-1226?

CVE-2010-1226 affects Apple iPhone OS version 3.1 and version 3.1.3 on the iPhone 3GS.

4

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2010-1226?

CVE-2010-1226 is associated with a denial of service attack that can crash the Safari, Mail, or Springboard applications.

5

Can CVE-2010-1226 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2010-1226 can be exploited remotely by delivering a crafted innerHTML property to vulnerable applications.

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