CVE-2010-1814: Buffer Overflow
Published Sep 9, 2010
·Updated
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 (memory corruption and application crash) via vectors involving form menus.
Affected Software
7 affected components
WebKitGTK WebKitGTK<1.2.6
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=10.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=10.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=9.10
Apple iPhone OS<4.1
Apple iPod touch
Apple iPhone OS
Event History
Sep 9, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2010-1814?
CVE-2010-1814 has a critical severity level as it allows remote code execution and application crashes.
2
How do I fix CVE-2010-1814?
To fix CVE-2010-1814, update WebKitGTK+ to version 1.2.6 or later for affected distributions.
3
Which versions of iOS are affected by CVE-2010-1814?
CVE-2010-1814 affects iOS versions prior to 4.1 on iPhones and iPod touch devices.
4
What platforms are affected by CVE-2010-1814?
CVE-2010-1814 impacts Apple iOS devices and certain versions of Ubuntu Linux using WebKitGTK+.
5
Can CVE-2010-1814 lead to data breaches?
Yes, CVE-2010-1814 could potentially lead to data breaches due to the possibility of remote code execution.