Apple.Safari.WebKit.Floating.Point.Data.Type.Code.Execution

Description

This indicates an attack attempt against a remote code-execution vulnerability in the Apple Safari web browser.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles a specially crafted web page. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Affected Products

Apple Safari 5.0.1
Apple Safari 5.0
Apple Safari 4.1.1
Apple Safari 4.1
Apple Safari 4.0.5
Apple Safari 4.0.4
Apple Safari 4.0.3
Apple Safari 4.0.2
Apple Safari 4.0.1
Apple Safari 4

Impact

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

Recommended Actions

Apply the patch supplied by the vendor:
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Sep/msg00001.html

References