CVE-2010-1789 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 30 Jul 2010 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash the browser via a crafted JavaScript string object 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-2010-1789?

CVE-2010-1789 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

Heap-based buffer overflow in 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, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a JavaScript string object.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-1789?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Apple Safari, Apple Webkit.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1789?

No fix has been published for CVE-2010-1789 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-2010-1789 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-1789 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-7gx9-gwpq-xw62.