What is the severity of CVE-2010-1806?

CVE-2010-1806 has a critical severity level as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1806?

To mitigate CVE-2010-1806, users should update Apple Safari to version 4.1.2 or higher, or 5.0.2 and above.

What versions of Safari are affected by CVE-2010-1806?

CVE-2010-1806 affects Apple Safari versions 4.x before 4.1.2 and 5.x before 5.0.2.

What types of attacks can CVE-2010-1806 facilitate?

CVE-2010-1806 can lead to arbitrary code execution or a denial of service attack causing the application to crash.

What is a use-after-free vulnerability in CVE-2010-1806?

A use-after-free vulnerability like CVE-2010-1806 occurs when a program continues to use a pointer after the memory it points to has been freed, potentially allowing an attacker to manipulate the program's execution.

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CVE-2010-1806

critical

9.3

CWE

399 416

10/9/2010

7/8/2024

CVE-2010-1806: Use After Free

First published: Fri Sep 10 2010(Updated: )

Use-after-free vulnerability in Apple Safari 4.x before 4.1.2 and 5.x before 5.0.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via run-in styling in an element, related to object pointers.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple Mobile Safari	=4.0.2
Apple Mobile Safari	=4.0.1
Apple Mobile Safari	=5.0.1
Apple Mobile Safari	=4.0.5
Apple Mobile Safari	=4.0.3
Apple Mobile Safari	=4.1
Apple Mobile Safari	=4.0
Apple Mobile Safari	=4.0.0b
Apple Mobile Safari	=4.0.4
Apple Mobile Safari	=5.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-1806?
CVE-2010-1806 has a critical severity level as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1806?
To mitigate CVE-2010-1806, users should update Apple Safari to version 4.1.2 or higher, or 5.0.2 and above.
What versions of Safari are affected by CVE-2010-1806?
CVE-2010-1806 affects Apple Safari versions 4.x before 4.1.2 and 5.x before 5.0.2.
What types of attacks can CVE-2010-1806 facilitate?
CVE-2010-1806 can lead to arbitrary code execution or a denial of service attack causing the application to crash.
What is a use-after-free vulnerability in CVE-2010-1806?
A use-after-free vulnerability like CVE-2010-1806 occurs when a program continues to use a pointer after the memory it points to has been freed, potentially allowing an attacker to manipulate the program's execution.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-1806?
CVE-2010-1806 has a critical severity level as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1806?
To mitigate CVE-2010-1806, users should update Apple Safari to version 4.1.2 or higher, or 5.0.2 and above.
What versions of Safari are affected by CVE-2010-1806?
CVE-2010-1806 affects Apple Safari versions 4.x before 4.1.2 and 5.x before 5.0.2.
What types of attacks can CVE-2010-1806 facilitate?
CVE-2010-1806 can lead to arbitrary code execution or a denial of service attack causing the application to crash.
What is a use-after-free vulnerability in CVE-2010-1806?
A use-after-free vulnerability like CVE-2010-1806 occurs when a program continues to use a pointer after the memory it points to has been freed, potentially allowing an attacker to manipulate the program's execution.