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CVE-2010-3257

CWE-416Published: September 7, 2010· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

9.3

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in WebKit, as used in Apple Safari before 4.1.3 and 5.0.x before 5.0.3, Google Chrome before 6.0.472.53, and webkitgtk before 1.2.6, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via vectors involving element focus.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2010-3257 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.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-416): Use-after-free vulnerabilities involve accessing memory after it has been freed, often enabling arbitrary code execution.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityM

Privileges Req.

User Interaction

Scope

Impact

ConfidentialityC

IntegrityC

AvailabilityC

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

Apple2 product(s)

safariiphone os

Canonical1 product(s)

ubuntu linux

Google1 product(s)

chrome

webkitgtk1 product(s)

webkitgtk

Source: NVD CPE · 7 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time

Offensive Security exploit database

GitHub PoC Search

Community PoC repositories

Rapid7 / Metasploit

Metasploit module search

Security advisories & exploits

Official NIST entry

CVE Program entry

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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=52443

ADVISORYhttp://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2010/09/stable-and-beta-channel-updates.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Nov/msg00002.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Nov/msg00003.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00006.html

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/41856

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/42314

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/43068

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/43086

ADVISORYhttp://support.apple.com/kb/HT4455

ADVISORYhttp://support.apple.com/kb/HT4456

ADVISORYhttp://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:039

ADVISORYhttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0177.html

ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/44204

ADVISORYhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1006-1

ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2722

ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/3046

ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0212

ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0216

ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0552

ADVISORYhttps://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12138

ADVISORYhttp://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=52443

ADVISORYhttp://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2010/09/stable-and-beta-channel-updates.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Nov/msg00002.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Nov/msg00003.html

ADVISORYhttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00006.html

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/41856

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/42314

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/43068

ADVISORYhttp://secunia.com/advisories/43086

ADVISORYhttp://support.apple.com/kb/HT4455

ADVISORYhttp://support.apple.com/kb/HT4456

ADVISORYhttp://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:039

ADVISORYhttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0177.html

ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/44204

ADVISORYhttp://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1006-1

ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2722

ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/3046

ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0212

ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0216

ADVISORYhttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0552

ADVISORYhttps://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A12138

All References (42)

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http://code.google.com/p/chromium/issues/detail?id=52443Vendor Advisory

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http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2010/09/stable-and-beta-channel-updates.htmlVendor Advisory

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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Nov/msg00002.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory

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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Nov/msg00003.htmlMailing List · Third Party 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/HT4455Third Party Advisory

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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4456Third Party 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/44204Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1006-1Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2010-3257

CVSS Score9.3 / 10

SeverityCRITICAL

WeaknessCWE-416

CISA KEVNo

Affected4 vendor(s)

PublishedSep 7, 2010

Related CVEs (CWE-416)

Recommended Actions

→Apply vendor patches immediately
→Monitor CVE-2010-3257 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.

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