CVE-2010-1939

Name: CVE-2010-1939
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2010-05-13T22:30:00.983+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 14.71%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2010-1939 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Use-after-free vulnerability in Apple Safari 4.0.5 on Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by using window.open to create a popup window for a crafted HTML document, and then calling the parent window's close method, which triggers improper handling of a deleted window object.. EPSS estimates a 14.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in Apple Safari 4.0.5 on Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by using window.open to create a popup window for a crafted HTML document, and then calling the parent window's close method, which triggers improper handling of a deleted window object.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

14.71%

96.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Safari	4.0.5

References

http://h07.w.interia.pl/Safari.rarExploit
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-20004709-263.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/39670Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1023958
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/943165US Government Resource
http://www.osvdb.org/64482
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/39990Exploit
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1097Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6748
http://h07.w.interia.pl/Safari.rarExploit
http://reviews.cnet.com/8301-13727_7-20004709-263.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/39670Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1023958
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/943165US Government Resource
http://www.osvdb.org/64482
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/39990Exploit
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1097Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6748

Timeline

Published: May 13, 2010
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-1939?

How severe is CVE-2010-1939?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-1939 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 14.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-1939?

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