CVE-2010-3812 Integer overflow in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 20 Nov 2010 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash the application via integer overflow in WebKit's Text handling, affecting Safari and WebKitGTK users.

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-2010-3812?

CVE-2010-3812 is a critical vulnerability in Apple Safari, published on 20 Nov 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

Integer overflow in the Text::wholeText method in dom/Text.cpp in WebKit, as used in Apple Safari before 5.0.3 on Mac OS X 10.5 through 10.6 and Windows, and before 4.1.3 on Mac OS X 10.4; webkitgtk before 1.2.6; and possibly other products allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via vectors involving Text objects.

Weakness: CWE-189

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-3812?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Apple Safari, Apple Webkit.

How do I fix CVE-2010-3812?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2010-3812 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-3812 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Safari vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5p66-5j6r-4m29, UBUNTU-CVE-2010-3812.