CVE-2009-1686: Input Validation
First published: Wed Jun 10 2009(Updated: )
WebKit in Apple Safari before 4.0, iPhone OS 1.0 through 2.2.1, and iPhone OS for iPod touch 1.1 through 2.2.1 does not properly handle constant (aka const) declarations in a type-conversion operation during JavaScript exception handling, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted HTML document.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Mobile Safari | =3.1.2 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =0.9 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =1.3.2 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =1.2 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =3.0.4 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =3.0.3 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =1.3.1 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =2.0.4 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =3.0 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =3.2.3 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =1.1 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | <=4.0_beta | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =3.1 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =2.0 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =3.0.2 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =1.0.3 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =1.0 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =2.0.2 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =3.1.1 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =1.3 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =0.8 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =3.2 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =3.0.3 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =3.0.1 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =3.2.1 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =3.1.2 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | <=3.2.3 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =3.0.2 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =3.1 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =3.1.1 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =3.0 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =3.2.2 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =3.2.1 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =3.0.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1022345
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35379
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3613
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35260
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1522
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/jun/msg00002.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35311
- http://osvdb.org/54984
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1621
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3639
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Jun/msg00005.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0212
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00006.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43068
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-1686?
CVE-2009-1686 is rated as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1686?
To fix CVE-2009-1686, users should update to the latest version of Apple Safari that is not affected by this vulnerability.
What versions of Safari are affected by CVE-2009-1686?
CVE-2009-1686 affects Apple Safari versions prior to 4.0, including multiple version numbers like 3.1.2, 3.1, and others.
What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2009-1686?
CVE-2009-1686 can be exploited via remote attacks that leverage JavaScript exception handling to execute arbitrary code.
Who is impacted by CVE-2009-1686?
Users of Apple Safari before version 4.0, including those on Mac and Windows platforms, are impacted by CVE-2009-1686.
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