OSVDB ID: 27534

Title: Apple Safari KHTMLParser::popOneBlock Code Execution

Info

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.

Mac OS X

10.4
10.4.1
10.4.2
10.4.3
10.4.4
10.4.5
10.4.6
10.4.7
10.3.x

References

Credit

  • Jose Avila III -
  • Pusscat -


Direct URL: http://osvdb.org/36218