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CVE-2008-5821

UnknownEPSS 3.92%

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CVE-2008-5821 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Memory leak in WebKit.dll in WebKit, as used by Apple Safari 3.2 on Windows Vista SP1, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and browser crash) via a long ALINK attribute in a BODY element in an HTML document.. EPSS estimates a 3.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Memory leak in WebKit.dll in WebKit, as used by Apple Safari 3.2 on Windows Vista SP1, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and browser crash) via a long ALINK attribute in a BODY element in an HTML document.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.92%

89.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AppleSafari3.2

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5821?
Memory leak in WebKit.dll in WebKit, as used by Apple Safari 3.2 on Windows Vista SP1, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and browser crash) via a long ALINK attribute in a BODY element in an HTML document.
How severe is CVE-2008-5821?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5821 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5821?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST