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Apple Safari version 2.0.3 could be exploited by a remote attacker through HTML content containing a TABLE tag with an abnormally large CELLSPACING attribute. Processing this input triggers an error in KWQListIteratorImpl::KWQListIteratorImpl, potentially allowing a denial of service and, in some cases, the execution of arbitrary code on the affected system.
Overview
This vulnerability affects Safari 2.0.3 and allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code by supplying a crafted TABLE element with an excessively large CELLSPACING attribute. The flaw manifests when Safari processes the malformed HTML, leading to an error in KWQListIteratorImpl::KWQListIteratorImpl. The issue was disclosed publicly in 2006 and is documented across multiple advisories and references.
Remediation
- Update Apple Safari to the latest available version that contains security fixes. Apply any accompanying macOS updates that include browser security patches.
- Ensure the operating system and all software are configured to receive automatic security updates and verify that updates are installed promptly.
- If an immediate update is not feasible, minimize exposure by avoiding visits to untrusted or suspicious websites and consider using a safer browsing environment until patches are applied.
- As a defense-in-depth measure, consider enabling security features that reduce web content impact and, where appropriate, limit or disable features that may be exploited by malformed HTML (e.g., use of JavaScript is generally discouraged for untrusted content, though this may affect usability).
References
Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- Educational ServicesEducational Services: Low
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance: Low
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises: Low
- ManufacturingManufacturing: Low
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing: Low
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services: Low
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services: Low
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting: Low
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation: Low
- ConstructionConstruction: Low
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance: Low
- InformationInformation: Low
- MiningMining: Low
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration): Low
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services: Low
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration: Low
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing: Low
- Retail TradeRetail Trade: Low
- UtilitiesUtilities: Low
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade: Low
