CVE-2009-1700: Infoleak

Published Jun 10, 2009
·
Updated

The XSLT implementation in 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 redirects, which allows remote attackers to read XML content from arbitrary web pages via a crafted document.

Affected Software

48 affected components
Safari=3.0.4b
Safari=2.0.3-417.9.3
Safari=3.0.4
Safari=3.0.1-beta
Safari=2.0.1
Safari=2.0.3
Safari=2.0.2
Safari=3.0.0
Safari=3.0.1
Safari=3.0.2
Safari<=3.2.2
Safari=3.0.3b
Safari=3.1.1
Safari=2.0.3-417.9
Safari=2.0.3-417.9.2
Safari=3.0.3
Safari=2.0
Safari=2.0.3-417.8
Safari=3.1.2
Safari=3.1.0b
Safari=3.1.0
Safari=2.0.4
Safari=3.0.0b
Safari=2.0.0
Safari=3.2.0
Safari=3.0.2b
Safari=3.0.1b
Safari=3.2.1
Safari=3.0
iPhone OS=1.0.0
iPhone OS=1.0.1
iPhone OS=1.0.2
iPhone OS=1.1.0
iPhone OS=1.1.1
iPhone OS=1.1.2
iPhone OS=1.1.3
iPhone OS=1.1.4
iPhone OS=1.1.5
iPhone OS=2.0
iPhone OS=2.0.0
iPhone OS=2.0.1
iPhone OS=2.0.2
iPhone OS=2.1
iPhone OS=2.1.1
iPhone OS=2.2
iPhone OS=2.2.1
Apple iPod touch
iPhone OS

Event History

Jun 10, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:37 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-1700?

CVE-2009-1700 has been classified with a moderate severity level due to its potential for information disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-1700?

To fix CVE-2009-1700, users should update their Safari browser to version 4.0 or later, or upgrade their iPhone OS to a secure version.

3

Which versions of Safari are affected by CVE-2009-1700?

CVE-2009-1700 affects several Safari versions, including 2.0.0 through 3.2.2.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-1700?

CVE-2009-1700 is a redirect vulnerability in the XSLT implementation of WebKit, allowing remote attackers to read unauthorized XML content.

5

What platforms are impacted by CVE-2009-1700?

CVE-2009-1700 impacts Apple Safari browsers and iPhone OS versions before 2.2.1.

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