Summary
This host is installed with Apple Safari Web Browser and is prone to to Denial of Service vulnerabilities.
Impact
Successful exploitation will let the attacker crash the affected browser, resulting in a denial of service condition and can cause other attacks.
Impact Level: Application
Solution
Upgrade to Apple Safari version 4.0.5 or later,
For updates refer to http://www.apple.com/support/downloads
Insight
The flaw exist due to error in 'cfnetwork.dll' file in CFNetwork when processing 'BACKGROUND' attribute of a 'BODY' element via a long string.
Affected
Apple Safari version 4.0.3 (4.31.9.1) and 4.0.4(5.31.21.10)
References
Severity
Classification
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CVE CVE-2010-0924 -
CVSS Base Score: 5.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
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