CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2010-1226: Input Validation

First published: Thu Apr 01 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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iPhone=2g
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=3.1
Apple iPhone=3gs
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=3.1.3

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-1226?

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Can CVE-2010-1226 be exploited remotely?

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

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2025 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203