CVE-2010-1822

Name: CVE-2010-1822
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-10-04T21:00:03.923+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.18%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-1822 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. WebKit, as used in Apple Safari before 4.1.3 and 5.0.x before 5.0.3 and Google Chrome before 6.0.472.62, does not properly perform a cast of an unspecified variable, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via an SVG element in a non-SVG document.. EPSS estimates a 2.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

WebKit, as used in Apple Safari before 4.1.3 and 5.0.x before 5.0.3 and Google Chrome before 6.0.472.62, does not properly perform a cast of an unspecified variable, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via an SVG element in a non-SVG document.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

2.18%

80.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-704

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Safari	< 4.1.3
Apple	Safari	>= 5.0, < 5.0.3
Google	Chrome	< 6.0.472.62
Opensuse	Opensuse	11.2
Opensuse	Opensuse	11.3

References

http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=55114Exploit, Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2010/09/stable-beta-channel-updates_17.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Nov/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Nov/msg00003.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00006.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/42314Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/43068Broken Link
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4455Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4456Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/3046Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0212Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
https://bugs.webkit.org/show_bug.cgi?id=45562Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6691Third Party Advisory
http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=55114Exploit, Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2010/09/stable-beta-channel-updates_17.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Nov/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Nov/msg00003.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00006.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/42314Broken Link
http://secunia.com/advisories/43068Broken Link
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4455Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4456Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/3046Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0212Broken Link, Vendor Advisory
https://bugs.webkit.org/show_bug.cgi?id=45562Permissions Required, Vendor Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6691Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 4, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-1822?

How severe is CVE-2010-1822?

CVE-2010-1822 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1822?

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