CVE-2010-1783 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 30 Jul 2010 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted HTML due to improper handling of dynamic text node modifications in WebKit.

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: Available

What is CVE-2010-1783?

CVE-2010-1783 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Safari, published on 30 Jul 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

WebKit in Apple Safari before 5.0.1 on Mac OS X 10.5 through 10.6 and Windows, and before 4.1.1 on Mac OS X 10.4; and webkitgtk before 1.2.6; does not properly handle dynamic modification of a text node, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted HTML document.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-1783?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Apple Safari, Apple Webkit.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1783?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2010-1783 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-1783 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-8v7f-cgc9-8qfx.