CWE
399
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-2000

First published: Mon Apr 28 2008(Updated: )

Unspecified vulnerability in Apple Safari 3.1.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via JavaScript code that calls document.write in an infinite loop.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple Mobile Safari=3.1.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-2000?

    CVE-2008-2000 has a medium severity level as it leads to a denial of service due to application crashes.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-2000?

    To fix CVE-2008-2000, update Apple Safari to a more recent version that has patched this vulnerability.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2008-2000 involve?

    CVE-2008-2000 involves a denial of service attack that utilizes JavaScript to repeatedly call document.write in an infinite loop.

  • Which versions of Safari are affected by CVE-2008-2000?

    Only Apple Safari version 3.1.1 is affected by CVE-2008-2000.

  • What happens if an attacker exploits CVE-2008-2000?

    If exploited, CVE-2008-2000 can cause the Safari application to crash, disrupting the user's browsing experience.

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