What is the severity of CVE-2008-2306?

CVE-2008-2306 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2306?

To fix CVE-2008-2306, upgrade Apple Safari to version 3.1.2 or later.

What software is affected by CVE-2008-2306?

CVE-2008-2306 affects Apple Safari versions prior to 3.1.2 on Windows.

What type of attack does CVE-2008-2306 enable?

CVE-2008-2306 allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions and execute arbitrary files.

How does CVE-2008-2306 exploit the system?

CVE-2008-2306 exploits improper interpretation of the URLACTION_SHELL_EXECUTE_HIGHRISK Internet Explorer zone setting.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2008-2306

critical

9.3

CWE

264

23/6/2008

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-2306

First published: Mon Jun 23 2008(Updated: )

Apple Safari before 3.1.2 on Windows does not properly interpret the URLACTION_SHELL_EXECUTE_HIGHRISK Internet Explorer zone setting, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions, and force a client system to download and execute arbitrary files.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP
Apple Mobile Safari	<=3.1.1
Apple Mobile Safari	=3.0
Apple Mobile Safari	=3.0.1
Apple Mobile Safari	=3.0.2
Apple Mobile Safari	=3.0.3
Apple Mobile Safari	=3.0.4
Apple Mobile Safari	=3.1

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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//Jun/msg00001.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-2306?
CVE-2008-2306 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2306?
To fix CVE-2008-2306, upgrade Apple Safari to version 3.1.2 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2008-2306?
CVE-2008-2306 affects Apple Safari versions prior to 3.1.2 on Windows.
What type of attack does CVE-2008-2306 enable?
CVE-2008-2306 allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions and execute arbitrary files.
How does CVE-2008-2306 exploit the system?
CVE-2008-2306 exploits improper interpretation of the URLACTION_SHELL_EXECUTE_HIGHRISK Internet Explorer zone setting.

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