CVE-2010-1789

Name: CVE-2010-1789
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-07-30T20:30:02.177+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.48%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-1789 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in WebKit in Apple Safari before 5.0.1 on Mac OS X 10.5 through 10.6 and Windows, and before 4.1.1 on Mac OS X 10.4, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a JavaScript string object.. EPSS estimates a 6.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in WebKit in Apple Safari before 5.0.1 on Mac OS X 10.5 through 10.6 and Windows, and before 4.1.1 on Mac OS X 10.4, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a JavaScript string object.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.48%

92.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Safari	<= 5.0
Apple	Safari	4.0
Apple	Safari	4.0.0b
Apple	Safari	4.0.1
Apple	Safari	4.0.2
Apple	Safari	4.0.3
Apple	Safari	4.0.4
Apple	Safari	4.0.5
Apple	Webkit	All versions
Apple	Safari	<= 4.1

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 30, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-1789?

How severe is CVE-2010-1789?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-1789 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1789?

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Source: NVD / NIST