CVE-2008-1001: XSS
Published Mar 19, 2008
·Updated
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Apple Safari before 3.1, when running on Windows XP or Vista, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a crafted URL that is not properly handled in the error page.
Affected Software
7 affected components
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP
Safari=3.0
Safari=3.0.1
Safari=3.0.2
Safari=3.0.3
Safari=3.0.4
Remediation
Event History
Mar 19, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
12:44 AM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1001?
CVE-2008-1001 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2008-1001?
To fix CVE-2008-1001, it is recommended to upgrade to Apple Safari version 3.1 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2008-1001?
Users of Apple Safari versions 3.0 through 3.0.4 on Windows XP and Windows Vista are affected by CVE-2008-1001.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-1001?
CVE-2008-1001 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
5
Can CVE-2008-1001 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-1001 can be exploited remotely through a crafted URL that is not properly handled in the error page.