Apple.WebKit.DOCUMENT_POSITION_DISCONNECTED.Code.Execution
Description
This indicates an attack attempt against a memory-corruption vulnerability in Apple Webkit.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles a web page with the a malformed "DOCUMENT_POSITION_DISCONNECTED" attribute. It may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a crafted web page.
Affected Products
Safari 4 (Mac OS X 10.4)
Safari 5 (Windows)
Safari 5 (Mac OS X 10.6)
Safari 5 (Mac OS X 10.5)
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Refer to the vendor's web site for the suggested workaround:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4196
Telemetry
Coverage
IPS (Regular DB) | |
IPS (Extended DB) |
Version Updates
Date | Version | Detail |
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2021-01-11 | 16.995 |