CVE-2010-1793: Use After Free
Multiple use-after-free vulnerabilities in WebKit in Apple Safari before 5.0.1 on Mac OS X 10.5 through 10.6 and Windows, and before 4.1.1 on Mac OS X 10.4; and webkitgtk before 1.2.6; allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a (1) font-face or (2) use element in an SVG document.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-1793?
CVE-2010-1793 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1793?
To mitigate CVE-2010-1793, users should update to Apple Safari version 5.0.1 or later.
What applications are affected by CVE-2010-1793?
CVE-2010-1793 affects Apple Safari versions prior to 5.0.1 and certain versions of WebKit.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2010-1793?
Exploiting CVE-2010-1793 can lead to arbitrary code execution or application crashes, causing denial of service.
Is CVE-2010-1793 limited to Mac OS X?
No, CVE-2010-1793 affects both Mac OS X and Windows versions of Apple Safari.