Apple.Safari.WebKit.Button.First.Letter.Style.Code.Execution
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a code-execution vulnerability in Apple Webkit.
This issue is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles a web page with a misused "first-letter" css style. It may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a crafted web page.
Affected 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
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Refer to the vendor's web site for the suggested workaround:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4196
Telemetry
Coverage
IPS (Regular DB) | |
IPS (Extended DB) |