CVE-2008-1009: XSS
First published: Wed Mar 19 2008(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WebCore, as used in Apple Safari before 3.1, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript by modifying the history object.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Mobile Safari | =1.3.2 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =3.0.4 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =2.0.2 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =3.0.1 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =3.0.2 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =1.0 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =1.3 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =3.0.3 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =2.0 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =0.8 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =2.0.4 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =1.1 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =1.3.1 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =1.2 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =3.0 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =0.9 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Mar/msg00000.html
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307563
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019653
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28337
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-079A.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28290
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29393
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0920/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41322
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1009?
CVE-2008-1009 is classified as a moderate severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1009?
To fix CVE-2008-1009, upgrade to a version of Apple Safari that is newer than version 3.1.
What versions of Apple Safari are affected by CVE-2008-1009?
CVE-2008-1009 affects Apple Safari versions 1.0 to 3.0.4.
What type of attack does CVE-2008-1009 enable?
CVE-2008-1009 enables attackers to inject arbitrary JavaScript into WebCore through the history object.
Can CVE-2008-1009 lead to data theft?
Yes, CVE-2008-1009 can potentially lead to data theft as it allows execution of malicious scripts.
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