CVE-2008-2317
First published: Mon Jul 14 2008(Updated: )
WebCore in Apple Safari does not properly perform garbage collection of JavaScript document elements, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (heap corruption and application crash) via a reference to the ownerNode property of a copied CSSStyleSheet object of a STYLE element, as originally demonstrated on Apple iPhone before 2.0 and iPod touch before 2.0, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-1590.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iPhone | =1.0 | |
| Apple iPhone | =1.1 | |
| Apple iPhone | =1.1.3 | |
| Apple iPod touch | <=1.1.4 | |
| Apple iPod touch | =1.1 | |
| Apple iPod touch | =1.1.1 | |
| Apple iPod touch | =1.1.2 | |
| Apple iPod touch | =1.1.3 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | <=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://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-08-045/
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31074
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce//2008/Nov/msg00001.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3298
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2094/references
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32706
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43737
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/494777/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-2317?
CVE-2008-2317 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution and application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2317?
To fix CVE-2008-2317, update your Apple Safari browser to the latest version to mitigate the vulnerability.
Which versions of Apple Safari are affected by CVE-2008-2317?
CVE-2008-2317 affects certain versions of Apple Safari prior to the security update released in 2008.
Can CVE-2008-2317 lead to data loss?
Yes, CVE-2008-2317 can cause heap corruption which may lead to data loss or corruption during its exploitation.
Is CVE-2008-2317 still a concern for current users?
CVE-2008-2317 is less of a concern for current users if they maintain updated software versions, as the vulnerability has been addressed.
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