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CVE-2009-1708

9.3 · HIGH

Apple Safari before 4.0 does not prevent calls to the open-help-anchor URL handler by web sites, which allows remote attackers to open arbitrary local help files, and execute arbitrary code or obta…

Published Jun 10, 2009appleEPSS 5.42%

Overview

CVE-2009-1708 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting apple safari. It was published on June 10, 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 before 4.0 does not prevent calls to the open-help-anchor URL handler by web sites, which allows remote attackers to open arbitrary local help files, and execute arbitrary code or obtain sensitive information, via a crafted call.

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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
applesafari0Affected

References

Reflists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/jun/msg00002.htmlRefosvdb.org/55011Refsecunia.com/advisories/35379Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1022345Refsupport.apple.com/kb/HT3613Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/35260Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/35351Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1522Reflists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/jun/msg00002.htmlRefosvdb.org/55011

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1708?

CVE-2009-1708 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting apple safari. It was published on June 10, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2009-1708?

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-2009-1708?

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-2009-1708?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-1708 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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