What is the severity of CVE-2007-4424?

CVE-2007-4424 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote attackers to download arbitrary files without user consent.

How do I fix CVE-2007-4424?

To fix CVE-2007-4424, users should upgrade to a version of Apple Safari that is newer than 3.0.3 or switch to a different web browser.

What systems are affected by CVE-2007-4424?

CVE-2007-4424 affects Apple Safari versions 3.0.3 and earlier on Windows operating systems.

What type of attack does CVE-2007-4424 facilitate?

CVE-2007-4424 facilitates a file download attack where attackers can download arbitrary files to the user's desktop.

Is CVE-2007-4424 still a relevant threat today?

CVE-2007-4424 is less of a threat today due to the obsolescence of the vulnerable Safari version, but users should remain vigilant about browser security.

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CVE-2007-4424

medium

4.3

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

18/8/2007

7/8/2024

CVE-2007-4424

First published: Sat Aug 18 2007(Updated: )

Apple Safari for Windows 3.0.3 and earlier does not prompt the user before downloading a file, which allows remote attackers to download arbitrary files to the desktop of a client system via certain HTML, as demonstrated by a filename in the DATA attribute of an OBJECT element. NOTE: it could be argued that this is not a vulnerability because a dangerous file is not actually launched, but as of 2007, it is generally accepted that web browsers should prompt users before saving dangerous content.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Safari	<=3.0.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2007-4424?
CVE-2007-4424 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote attackers to download arbitrary files without user consent.
How do I fix CVE-2007-4424?
To fix CVE-2007-4424, users should upgrade to a version of Apple Safari that is newer than 3.0.3 or switch to a different web browser.
What systems are affected by CVE-2007-4424?
CVE-2007-4424 affects Apple Safari versions 3.0.3 and earlier on Windows operating systems.
What type of attack does CVE-2007-4424 facilitate?
CVE-2007-4424 facilitates a file download attack where attackers can download arbitrary files to the user's desktop.
Is CVE-2007-4424 still a relevant threat today?
CVE-2007-4424 is less of a threat today due to the obsolescence of the vulnerable Safari version, but users should remain vigilant about browser security.

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