SB2010092904 - Buffer overflow in webkit (Alpine package)



SB2010092904 - Buffer overflow in webkit (Alpine package)

Published: September 29, 2010

Security Bulletin ID SB2010092904
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2010-2901)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

The rendering implementation in Google Chrome before 5.0.375.125 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.