CVE-2010-1793 Use after free 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 crafted SVG documents in Apple Safari and WebKitGTK.

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-2010-1793?

CVE-2010-1793 is a critical use after free 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

Multiple use-after-free vulnerabilities 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; and webkitgtk before 1.2.6; allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a (1) font-face or (2) use element in an SVG document.

Weakness: CWE-399

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-1793?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Apple Safari, Apple Webkit.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1793?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.

Is CVE-2010-1793 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-1793 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Safari vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8c57-9rmr-c96c.