MEDIUM
CVE-2010-1812
CWE-399Published: September 9, 2010· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
6.8
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Use-after-free vulnerability in WebKit in Apple iOS before 4.1 on the iPhone and iPod touch, and webkitgtk before 1.2.6, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via vectors involving selections.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2010-1812 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (40)
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Nov/msg00002.htmlMailing List · Vendor Advisory
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Nov/msg00003.htmlMailing List · Vendor Advisory
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Sep/msg00002.htmlMailing List · Vendor Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00006.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/41856Third Party Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/42314Third Party Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/43068Third Party Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/43086Third Party Advisory
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4334Vendor Advisory
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4455Vendor Advisory
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4456Vendor Advisory
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http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:039Third Party Advisory
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http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0177.htmlThird Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/43079Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1006-1Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2010-1812
CVSS Score6.8 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-399
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 9, 2010
Related CVEs (CWE-399)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2010-1812 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.