Apple.WebKit.DOCUMENT_POSITION_DISCONNECTED.Code.Execution

description-logoDescription

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-logoAffected 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 logoImpact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Refer to the vendor's web site for the suggested workaround:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4196

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)

Version Updates

Date Version Detail
2021-01-11 16.995