CVE-2010-1789 describes a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in WebKit, affecting Apple Safari on Mac OS X and Windows. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through a crafted JavaScript string object. With a CVSS score of 9.3, it is considered critical, indicating a network-based attack with medium complexity leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its high severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 5.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.0.0bCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:4.0.0b:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:4.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.0.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:4.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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No media coverage found for this CVE.
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