CVE-2010-0046 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 12 Mar 2010 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service in Apple Safari via crafted CSS format arguments, requiring user interaction.

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-2010-0046?

CVE-2010-0046 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

The Cascading Style Sheets (CSS) implementation in WebKit in Apple Safari before 4.0.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via crafted format arguments.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-0046?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Safari.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0046?

No fix has been published for CVE-2010-0046 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-2010-0046 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-0046 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Safari vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-crvv-782p-52cr.