CVE-2010-1824 Use after free in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 24 Sep 2010 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted SVG styles in WebKit-based browsers and applications.

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-2010-1824?

CVE-2010-1824 is a critical use after free vulnerability in Apple Itunes, published on 24 Sep 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

Use-after-free vulnerability in WebKit, as used in Apple iTunes before 10.2 on Windows, Apple Safari, and Google Chrome before 6.0.472.59, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via vectors related to SVG styles, the DOM tree, and error messages.

Weakness: CWE-416

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-1824?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Apple Itunes, Google Chrome.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1824?

No fix has been published for CVE-2010-1824 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

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-2010-1824 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-1824 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as CVE-2010-3409, GHSA-j66m-f2pj-cwr3.