First published: Thu Sep 09 2010(Updated: )
Use-after-free vulnerability in WebKit in Apple iOS before 4.1 on the iPhone and iPod touch, and webkitgtk before 1.2.6, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via vectors involving selections.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
WebKitGTK+ | <1.2.6 | |
Ubuntu Linux | =10.10 | |
Ubuntu Linux | =10.04 | |
Ubuntu Linux | =9.10 | |
Apple iPhone OS | <4.1 | |
Apple iPod touch | ||
Apple iPhone OS |
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CVE-2010-1812 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution or denial of service.
To fix CVE-2010-1812, users should upgrade to the latest version of WebKitGTK+ or update their affected Apple iOS devices.
CVE-2010-1812 affects Apple iOS versions prior to 4.1 and WebKitGTK+ versions earlier than 1.2.6.
Attackers can exploit CVE-2010-1812 to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable devices or cause application crashes.
Yes, CVE-2010-1812 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to target users without physical access to the device.