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9.3

Safari can let attackers run code or crash via scrolling

CVE-2010-3816 · published 15 years ago
Summary

Safari versions before 5.0.3 on macOS 10.5‑10.6 and Windows, and before 4.1.3 on macOS 10.4, contain a flaw in the WebKit engine. A malicious web page could cause the browser to execute unwanted code or shut down by manipulating scrollbars. Update Safari to the latest version or apply the vendor's security patch to protect your system.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
apple safari <= 5.0.2
5.0
5.0.1
<= 4.1.2
1.0
1.0.0
1.0.0b1
1.0.0b2
1.0.1
1.0.2
1.0.3
1.1
39 more version ranges
cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
apple webkit All versions
cpe:2.3:a:apple:webkit:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Use-after-free vulnerability in WebKit in Apple Safari before 5.0.3 on Mac OS X 10.5 through 10.6 and Windows, and before 4.1.3 on Mac OS X 10.4, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code o...
Use-after-free vulnerability in WebKit in Apple Safari before 5.0.3 on Mac OS X 10.5 through 10.6 and Windows, and before 4.1.3 on Mac OS X 10.4, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via vectors involving scrollbars.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
9.3 Critical
Exploitation
6% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-399Resource Management Errors
Timeline
Published22 Nov 2010
Updated22 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2010-3816 · NVD
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