Apple iPhone MobileSafari denial of service

iphone-mobilesafari-dos (39998) The risk level is classified as LowLow Risk

Description:

The Apple iPhone MobileSafari built-in Web browser is vulnerable to a denial of service. By persuading a victim to visit a specially-crafted Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using JavaScript code containing an overly long string to consume all available memory resources.

Platforms Affected:

  • Apple, iPhone 1.1.2
  • Apple, iPhone 1.1.3

Remedy:

No remedy available as of July 4, 2009.

Consequences:

Denial of Service

References:

Reported:

Jan 23, 2008

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