CVE-2009-1042: Critical severity Apple Safari vulnerability
Published Mar 23, 2009
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in Apple Safari on Mac OS X 10.5.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors triggered by clicking on a link, as demonstrated by Nils during a PWN2OWN competition at CanSecWest 2009.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Apple Safari
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.6
Event History
Mar 23, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
02:19 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:19 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2009-1042?
CVE-2009-1042 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2009-1042?
To fix CVE-2009-1042, users should update their Apple Safari browser to the latest version available.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2009-1042?
CVE-2009-1042 specifically affects Apple Safari on Mac OS X 10.5.6.
4
What type of attacks are possible with CVE-2009-1042?
CVE-2009-1042 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
5
When was CVE-2009-1042 reported?
CVE-2009-1042 was reported during the CanSecWest 2009 security conference.