CVE-2008-4233
First published: Tue Nov 25 2008(Updated: )
Safari in Apple iPhone OS 1.0 through 2.1 and iPhone OS for iPod touch 1.1 through 2.1 does not isolate the call-approval dialog from the process of launching new applications, which allows remote attackers to make arbitrary phone calls via a crafted HTML document.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iPod touch | ||
| iPhone OS | ||
| Safari | ||
| iPhone OS | =1.0 | |
| iPhone OS | =1.0.1 | |
| iPhone OS | =1.0.2 | |
| iPhone OS | =1.1 | |
| iPhone OS | =1.1.1 | |
| iPhone OS | =1.1.2 | |
| iPhone OS | =1.1.3 | |
| iPhone OS | =1.1.4 | |
| iPhone OS | =1.1.5 | |
| iPhone OS | =2.0 | |
| iPhone OS | =2.0.1 | |
| iPhone OS | =2.0.2 | |
| iPhone OS | =2.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-4233?
CVE-2008-4233 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary phone calls.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4233?
To fix CVE-2008-4233, users should update their Safari browser to the latest version available for their iOS device.
What devices are affected by CVE-2008-4233?
CVE-2008-4233 affects Apple iPhone OS versions from 1.0 through 2.1 and Safari running on these iOS versions.
What type of attack exploits CVE-2008-4233?
CVE-2008-4233 can be exploited through crafted HTML documents that manipulate the call-approval dialog.
Is CVE-2008-4233 still a risk for modern devices?
No, CVE-2008-4233 poses no risk to modern devices as it pertains to outdated versions of iPhone OS and Safari.
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