CVE-2010-1386 Missing authorization in n/a
An attacker can access geolocation data without proper authorization by exploiting a restriction flaw in WebKit's lastPosition function.
- 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-2010-1386?
CVE-2010-1386 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Apple Webkit, published on 19 Aug 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
page/Geolocation.cpp in WebCore in WebKit before r56188 and before 1.2.5 does not properly restrict access to the lastPosition function, which has unspecified impact and remote attack vectors, aka rdar problem 7746357.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-1386?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Webkit.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1386?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-1386 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2010-1386 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-1386 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Webkit
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9734-fx25-6jww.