CVE-2008-1588: Input Validation
First published: Mon Jul 14 2008(Updated: )
Safari on Apple iPhone before 2.0 and iPod touch before 2.0 allows remote attackers to spoof the address bar via Unicode ideographic spaces in the URL.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iPhone | =1.0 | |
| Apple iPhone | =1.1.3 | |
| Apple iPhone | =1.1.4 | |
| Apple iPhone | =1.02 | |
| Apple iPod touch | =1.1 | |
| Apple iPod touch | =1.1.1 | |
| Apple iPod touch | =1.1.2 | |
| Apple iPod touch | =1.1.3 | |
| Apple iPod touch | =1.1.4 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =1.0.1 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =1.0.2 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =1.1.1 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =1.1.2 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//Jul/msg00001.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30186
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31074
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35379
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/jun/msg00002.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1522
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3613
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2094/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43732
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1588?
CVE-2008-1588 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1588?
To mitigate CVE-2008-1588, users should update to the latest version of Safari available for their devices.
What devices are affected by CVE-2008-1588?
CVE-2008-1588 affects Safari on Apple iPhone and iPod touch running versions prior to 2.0.
What kind of attack does CVE-2008-1588 facilitate?
CVE-2008-1588 allows remote attackers to spoof the address bar using Unicode ideographic spaces in the URL.
Can CVE-2008-1588 impact user security?
Yes, CVE-2008-1588 can jeopardize user security by facilitating phishing attacks through URL spoofing.
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