Intrusion PreventionApple.Safari.WebKit.Button.Column.Blocks.Memory.Corruption
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Memory Corruption vulnerability in WebKit, a component of Apple Safari.
The vulnerability is due to an error when the vulnerable software handles column blocks and buttons in a certain way. An attacker can exploit this by tricking an unsuspecting user into visiting a malicious webpage and execute arbitrary script code within the context of the application.
Affected Products
Apple Computer Safari prior to 5.1.7
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can execute arbitrary script code within the context of the target user's browser.
Recommended Actions
Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5400
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
| ID | 32807 |
| Created | Aug 28, 2012 |
| Updated | Apr 23, 2014 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2012-1520 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 5.65% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows, MacOS |
| Affected App | Apple |