CVE-2009-1060: Critical severity Apple Safari vulnerability

Published Mar 24, 2009
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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 Charlie Miller during a PWN2OWN competition at CanSecWest 2009.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Apple Safari
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.6

Event History

Mar 24, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
02:30 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-1060?

CVE-2009-1060 is considered to have a high severity as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-1060?

To mitigate CVE-2009-1060, ensure that your Apple Safari browser is updated to the latest version available for your operating system.

3

Which versions of Safari are affected by CVE-2009-1060?

CVE-2009-1060 affects Apple Safari running on Mac OS X version 10.5.6.

4

Can CVE-2009-1060 allow for remote attacks?

Yes, CVE-2009-1060 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, presenting a significant security risk.

5

What should users do if they are using Mac OS X 10.5.6?

Users on Mac OS X 10.5.6 should immediately upgrade their Safari browser to a version that is not affected by CVE-2009-1060.

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