27534 : Apple Safari KHTMLParser::popOneBlock Code Execution
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Last Modified
4 months ago

Percent Complete
100%

Disclosure
Jul 31, 2006

Discovery
Unknown

Dates

Exploit
Jul 31, 2006

Solution
Unknown

Description

 Safari contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to execute arbitrary code. The issue is caused due to an error in the 'KHTMLParser::popOneBlock()' function that can be exploited to cause a memory corruption via a script element in a div element redefining the document body. It is possible that the flaw may allow remote arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

 Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Available
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified
OSVDB: Web Related

Solution

 Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Apple has released a patch to address this vulnerability.

Products
Apple Computer, Inc.
Watch-list
Mac OS X
Watch-list
 10.4
10.3.x
10.4.1
10.4.2
10.4.3
10.4.4
10.4.5
10.4.6
10.4.7

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