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.