CVE-2009-1701: Use After Free

Published Jun 10, 2009
·
Updated

Use-after-free vulnerability in the JavaScript DOM 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 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) by destroying a document.body element that has an unspecified XML container with elements that support the dir attribute.

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
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-1701?

CVE-2009-1701 is a critical vulnerability that can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-1701?

To fix CVE-2009-1701, update to the latest version of Apple Safari or the latest iPhone OS.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2009-1701?

CVE-2009-1701 affects Apple Safari versions before 4.0, and iPhone OS versions from 1.0 through 2.2.1.

4

Can CVE-2009-1701 affect iPod touch devices?

Yes, CVE-2009-1701 can affect iPod touch devices running iPhone OS versions 1.1 through 2.2.1.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-1701?

CVE-2009-1701 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the JavaScript DOM implementation in WebKit.

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