What is the severity of CVE-2010-1822?

CVE-2010-1822 has a high severity rating as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1822?

To fix CVE-2010-1822, update your Apple Safari or Google Chrome to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

Which software is affected by CVE-2010-1822?

CVE-2010-1822 affects Apple Safari versions prior to 4.1.3 and 5.0.x prior to 5.0.3, Google Chrome versions before 6.0.472.62, and specific versions of openSUSE.

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2010-1822?

CVE-2010-1822 can be exploited by attackers through specially crafted SVG elements leading to arbitrary code execution or application crashes.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2010-1822 if updates cannot be applied?

Currently, there are no recommended workarounds for CVE-2010-1822, and applying updates is the best approach to mitigate the risks.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2010-1822

high

8.8

CWE

704

4/10/2010

7/8/2024

CVE-2010-1822: Incorrect Type Cast

First published: Mon Oct 04 2010(Updated: )

WebKit, as used in Apple Safari before 4.1.3 and 5.0.x before 5.0.3 and Google Chrome before 6.0.472.62, does not properly perform a cast of an unspecified variable, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via an SVG element in a non-SVG document.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple Safari	<4.1.3
Apple Safari	>=5.0<5.0.3
Google Chrome	<6.0.472.62
openSUSE	=11.2
openSUSE	=11.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-1822?
CVE-2010-1822 has a high severity rating as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1822?
To fix CVE-2010-1822, update your Apple Safari or Google Chrome to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
Which software is affected by CVE-2010-1822?
CVE-2010-1822 affects Apple Safari versions prior to 4.1.3 and 5.0.x prior to 5.0.3, Google Chrome versions before 6.0.472.62, and specific versions of openSUSE.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2010-1822?
CVE-2010-1822 can be exploited by attackers through specially crafted SVG elements leading to arbitrary code execution or application crashes.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2010-1822 if updates cannot be applied?
Currently, there are no recommended workarounds for CVE-2010-1822, and applying updates is the best approach to mitigate the risks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-1822?
CVE-2010-1822 has a high severity rating as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1822?
To fix CVE-2010-1822, update your Apple Safari or Google Chrome to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
Which software is affected by CVE-2010-1822?
CVE-2010-1822 affects Apple Safari versions prior to 4.1.3 and 5.0.x prior to 5.0.3, Google Chrome versions before 6.0.472.62, and specific versions of openSUSE.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2010-1822?
CVE-2010-1822 can be exploited by attackers through specially crafted SVG elements leading to arbitrary code execution or application crashes.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2010-1822 if updates cannot be applied?
Currently, there are no recommended workarounds for CVE-2010-1822, and applying updates is the best approach to mitigate the risks.