CVE-2008-1024
First published: Thu Apr 17 2008(Updated: )
Apple Safari before 3.1.1, when running on Windows XP or Vista, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a file download with a crafted file name, which triggers memory corruption.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Vista | ||
| Microsoft Windows XP | ||
| Apple Mobile Safari | =3 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =3.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1467
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Apr/msg00001.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/529441
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28813
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019868
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0979/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41864
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1024?
CVE-2008-1024 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service and arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1024?
To fix CVE-2008-1024, you should update Apple Safari to version 3.1.1 or later.
What versions of Safari are affected by CVE-2008-1024?
CVE-2008-1024 affects Apple Safari versions prior to 3.1.1.
Can CVE-2008-1024 compromise my Windows system?
Yes, CVE-2008-1024 can potentially compromise Windows systems running affected versions of Apple Safari.
Is CVE-2008-1024 related to file downloads?
Yes, CVE-2008-1024 is triggered by downloading a file with a specially crafted file name.
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