CVE-2009-1233: Input Validation

Published Apr 2, 2009
·
Updated

Apple Safari 3.2.2 and 4 Beta on Windows allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via an XML document containing many nested A elements.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Apple Safari=3.2.2
Apple Safari=4-beta
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
Any of the following
Apple Safari=3.2.2
Apple Safari=4-beta
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Apr 2, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
05:30 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-1233?

CVE-2009-1233 has a high severity level due to the potential for remote denial of service attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-1233?

To fix CVE-2009-1233, users should upgrade to a newer version of Apple Safari that is not vulnerable.

3

Which versions of Safari are affected by CVE-2009-1233?

CVE-2009-1233 affects Apple Safari versions 3.2.2 and 4 Beta on Windows.

4

Can CVE-2009-1233 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2009-1233 can be exploited remotely to cause an application crash.

5

What type of attack does CVE-2009-1233 facilitate?

CVE-2009-1233 facilitates denial of service attacks through specially crafted XML documents.

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