HTTP: Webkit Floating Point Data Type Code Execution

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Webkit. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.

Extended Description

WebKit is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability. Successful exploits will allow an attacker to run arbitrary code in the context of the user running the application. Failed attacks will cause denial-of-service conditions. Versions prior to Safari 5.0.2 and Safari 4.1.2 are vulnerable.

Affected Products

Apple ipod_touch,Suse opensuse

References

BugTraq: 43047

CVE: CVE-2010-1807

Short Name
HTTP:STC:WEBKIT-FLOAT-TYPE-RCE
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
HTTP
Keywords
CVE-2010-1807 Code Data Execution Floating Point Type Webkit bid:43047
Release Date
10/27/2010
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-12.3

srx-19.3

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-19.4

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

vsrx-19.2

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3375
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors

Red_hat

Webkit_open_source_project

Suse

Apple

Open_handset_alliance

Ubuntu

Mandriva

CVSS Score

9.3

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