CVE-2004-0720: High severity Safari vulnerability

Published Jul 23, 2004
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Updated

Safari 1.2.2 does not properly prevent a frame in one domain from injecting content into a frame that belongs to another domain, which facilitates web site spoofing and other attacks, aka the frame injection vulnerability.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Safari=1.2.2

Event History

Jul 23, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0720?

CVE-2004-0720 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for web site spoofing and frame injection attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-0720?

To mitigate CVE-2004-0720, it is recommended to upgrade to a later version of Safari that does not have this vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2004-0720?

CVE-2004-0720 specifically affects Apple Safari version 1.2.2.

4

What kind of attacks can CVE-2004-0720 facilitate?

CVE-2004-0720 can facilitate attacks such as web site spoofing and unauthorized content injection into web pages.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2004-0720?

A workaround for CVE-2004-0720 is to avoid using Safari 1.2.2 and instead use a more secure browser until an update can be applied.

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