CVE-2010-1815: Use After Free
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 scrollbars.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle Webkitgtk4-jsc | <1.2.6 | |
| Ubuntu | =10.10 | |
| Ubuntu | =10.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =9.10 | |
| iPhone OS | <4.1 | |
| Apple iPod touch | ||
| iPhone OS |
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Reference Links
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4334
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Sep/msg00002.html
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1006-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/41856
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2722
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/43081
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Nov/msg00002.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4455
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Nov/msg00003.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4456
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42314
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0212
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0177.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43086
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43068
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00006.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0216
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:039
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0552
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/61702
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-1815?
CVE-2010-1815 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution or denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1815?
To fix CVE-2010-1815, update your affected versions of WebKitGTK+, Ubuntu Linux, or iOS to the latest security patches provided by the vendor.
What platforms are affected by CVE-2010-1815?
CVE-2010-1815 affects users running WebKit in Apple iOS versions before 4.1 and WebKitGTK+ versions before 1.2.6, along with specific Ubuntu Linux distributions.
Can CVE-2010-1815 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2010-1815 can be exploited remotely by attackers through specifically crafted vectors involving scrollbars.
What are the consequences of CVE-2010-1815 exploitation?
Exploitation of CVE-2010-1815 can lead to arbitrary code execution or application crashes, resulting in a denial of service.
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