CVE-2009-1233: Input Validation
First published: Thu Apr 02 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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Mobile Safari | =3.2.2 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =4-beta | |
| Microsoft Windows |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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.
Can CVE-2009-1233 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2009-1233 can be exploited remotely to cause an application crash.
What type of attack does CVE-2009-1233 facilitate?
CVE-2009-1233 facilitates denial of service attacks through specially crafted XML documents.
- collector/nvd-historical
- agent/type
- agent/references
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/severity
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/weakness
- agent/author
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/apple
- canonical/apple mobile safari
- version/apple mobile safari/3.2.2
- version/apple mobile safari/4-beta
- vendor/microsoft
- canonical/microsoft windows