CWE
399
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2009-1711

First published: Wed Jun 10 2009(Updated: )

WebKit in Apple Safari before 4.0 does not properly initialize memory for Attr DOM objects, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted HTML document.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple Safari=1.1
Apple Safari=1.3.1
Apple Safari=3.2.3
Apple Safari=2.0.2
Apple Safari=3.1
Apple Safari=3.1.2
Apple Safari=3.0
Apple Safari=0.8
Apple Safari=2.0
Apple Safari=3.0.4
Apple Safari=0.9
Apple Safari=3.0.3
Apple Safari=1.3.2
Apple Safari=1.2
Apple Safari<=4.0_beta
Apple Safari=3.2.1
Apple Safari=3.0.2
Apple Safari=2.0.4
Apple Safari=3.1.1
Apple Safari=1.0.3
Apple Safari=1.0
Apple Safari=1.3
Apple Safari=3.0.1
Apple Safari=3.2
Apple Safari=3.1.2
Apple Safari<=3.2.3
Apple Safari=3.0.3
Apple Safari=3.0.2
Apple Safari=3.1.1
Apple Safari=3.0
Apple Safari=3.1
Apple Safari=3.2.2
Apple Safari=3.2.1
Apple Safari=3.0.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-1711?

    CVE-2009-1711 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-1711?

    To fix CVE-2009-1711, upgrade to the latest version of Apple Safari that is not affected by this vulnerability.

  • What versions of Safari are affected by CVE-2009-1711?

    CVE-2009-1711 affects Apple Safari versions prior to 4.0 on both Mac and Windows.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2009-1711 enable?

    CVE-2009-1711 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

  • Is it safe to use Safari versions affected by CVE-2009-1711?

    Using Safari versions affected by CVE-2009-1711 is not safe, as it can expose users to significant security risks.

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