CVE-2010-0040 Integer overflow in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 12 Mar 2010 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash the application via a crafted image color profile in Apple Safari.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2010-0040?

CVE-2010-0040 is a critical vulnerability in Apple Safari, published on 12 Mar 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Integer overflow in ColorSync in Apple Safari before 4.0.5 on Windows, and iTunes before 9.1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via an image with a crafted color profile that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Weakness: CWE-189

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-0040?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Safari.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0040?

No fix has been published for CVE-2010-0040 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2010-0040 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-0040 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-qpvq-h769-rrw8.