# CVE-2008-1010: Buffer overflow in WebKit, as used in Apple Safari before 3.1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted regular express

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2008-03-19 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Buffer overflow in WebKit, as used in Apple Safari before 3.1, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted regular expressions in JavaScript.

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## References

- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-079A.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41321
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-April/msg00402.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019654
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Mar/msg00000.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28338
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28290
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307563
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29924
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0920/references
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29393

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