CVE-2006-1988: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-1988: The WebTextRenderer(WebInternal) _CG_drawRun:style:geometry: function in Apple Safari 2.0.3 allows remote a...

The WebTextRenderer(WebInternal) _CG_drawRun:style:geometry: function in Apple Safari 2.0.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via an HTML LI tag with a large VALUE attribute (list item number), which triggers a null dereference in QPainter::drawText, probably due to a failed memory allocation that uses the VALUE.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 17:35 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2006-1988 is an old Safari crash vulnerability. A specially crafted web page could cause Apple Safari 2.0.3 to close unexpectedly. The source bundle describes denial of service only, not data theft or code execution. Exposure is likely limited to legacy systems still running Apple Safari 2.0.3 and opening untrusted HTML. The bundle does not identify modern Safari versions, server-side products, or other affected applications. Treat this as low business urgency unless legacy Safari 2.0.3 remains in production. The practical priority is legacy asset discovery and retirement, not emergency response. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints for Safari 2.0.3 or comparable legacy Mac browser builds.; Retire, upgrade, or isolate systems that require this obsolete browser.; Check Apple or vendor guidance because the bundle does not name a patch..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 13:09 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 21, 2006, 22:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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macosx-safari-dos(25946)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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