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CVE-2009-1600

9.3 · HIGH

Apple Safari executes DOM calls in response to a javascript: URI in the target attribute of a submit element within a form contained in an inline PDF file, which might allow remote attackers to byp…

Published May 11, 2009appleCWE-264EPSS 1.72%

Overview

CVE-2009-1600 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting apple safari. It was published on May 11, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Apple Safari executes DOM calls in response to a javascript: URI in the target attribute of a submit element within a form contained in an inline PDF file, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended Adobe Acrobat JavaScript restrictions on accessing the document object, as demonstrated by a web site that permits PDF uploads by untrusted users, and therefore has a shared document.domain between the web site and this javascript: URI. NOTE: the researcher reports that Adobe's position is "a PDF file is active content."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apple. Update safari to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecniche.org/papers/SNS_09_03_PDF_Silent_Form_Re_Purp_Attack.pdfRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/503183/100/0/threadedRefsecniche.org/papers/SNS_09_03_PDF_Silent_Form_Re_Purp_Attack.pdfRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/503183/100/0/threaded

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1600?

CVE-2009-1600 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting apple safari. It was published on May 11, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2009-1600?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-1600?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apple. Update safari to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2009-1600?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-1600 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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