CVE-2010-1781: Double Free
First published: Thu Sep 09 2010(Updated: )
Double free vulnerability in WebKit in Apple iOS before 4.1 on the iPhone and iPod touch allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via vectors related to the rendering of an inline element.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| iOS | <4.1 | |
| Apple iPod touch | ||
| iOS | ||
| Ubuntu Linux | =9.10 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =10.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =10.10 | |
| Ubuntu | =10.10 | |
| Ubuntu | =10.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =9.10 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Sep/msg00002.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4334
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1006-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2722
- http://secunia.com/advisories/41856
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/43077
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4456
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Nov/msg00003.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-10/msg00000.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42314
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43068
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0212
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00006.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:039
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0552
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/61698
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-1781?
CVE-2010-1781 is considered a critical vulnerability allowing remote code execution or denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1781?
To fix CVE-2010-1781, upgrade your Apple iOS to version 4.1 or higher, or apply the appropriate security patches for affected versions of Ubuntu Linux.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2010-1781?
CVE-2010-1781 affects Apple iOS versions prior to 4.1 and specific versions of Ubuntu Linux 10.04, 10.10, and 9.10.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2010-1781?
CVE-2010-1781 is a double free vulnerability found in the WebKit component of affected systems.
Can CVE-2010-1781 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2010-1781 can be exploited remotely through maliciously crafted inline elements.
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