CWE
399
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2010-1729

First published: Wed May 05 2010(Updated: )

WebKit.dll in WebKit, as used in Safari.exe 4.531.9.1 in Apple Safari, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via JavaScript that writes <marquee> sequences in an infinite loop.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple Mobile Safari
Apple WebKit
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-1729?

    CVE-2010-1729 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can crash the application.

  • How does CVE-2010-1729 work?

    CVE-2010-1729 allows attackers to cause application crashes by executing JavaScript that generates infinite <marquee> sequences.

  • Which versions of Safari are affected by CVE-2010-1729?

    CVE-2010-1729 affects Safari version 4.531.9.1 and earlier versions.

  • How can I fix CVE-2010-1729?

    To mitigate CVE-2010-1729, it is recommended to update Safari to a version that includes security patches.

  • Is CVE-2010-1729 related to WebKit?

    Yes, CVE-2010-1729 involves a vulnerability in WebKit.dll used in Apple Safari.

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