CVE-2010-0043 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted TIFF images in Apple Safari and iTunes on Windows.
- 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-2010-0043?
CVE-2010-0043 is a critical memory corruption 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
ImageIO in Apple Safari before 4.0.5 and iTunes before 9.1 on Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted TIFF image.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-0043?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Safari.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0043?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-0043 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2010-0043 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-0043 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Safari
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xfr4-984j-rh45.