CVE-2010-1824: Use After Free

Published Sep 24, 2010
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Updated

Use-after-free vulnerability in WebKit, as used in Apple iTunes before 10.2 on Windows, Apple Safari, and Google Chrome before 6.0.472.59, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via vectors related to SVG styles, the DOM tree, and error messages.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Google Chrome<6.0.472.59
Apple iTunes<10.2

Event History

Sep 24, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2010-1824?

CVE-2010-1824 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

Which applications are affected by CVE-2010-1824?

CVE-2010-1824 affects Apple iTunes versions before 10.2, Google Chrome versions before 6.0.472.59, and Apple Safari.

3

How do I fix CVE-2010-1824?

To fix CVE-2010-1824, update Google Chrome to version 6.0.472.59 or later and Apple iTunes to version 10.2 or later.

4

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2010-1824?

CVE-2010-1824 can be exploited to execute arbitrary code or to cause a denial of service.

5

What is the cause of the vulnerability CVE-2010-1824?

The vulnerability is caused by a use-after-free issue related to SVG styles, the DOM tree, and error messages in WebKit.

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