CVE-2009-1714: XSS
First published: Wed Jun 10 2009(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Web Inspector in WebKit in Apple Safari before 4.0 allows user-assisted remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML, and read local files, via vectors related to the improper escaping of HTML attributes.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Safari | =3.1.2 | |
| Apple Safari | =3.2.1 | |
| Apple Safari | =0.9 | |
| Apple Safari | =1.3.2 | |
| Apple Safari | =1.2 | |
| Apple Safari | =3.0.4 | |
| Apple Safari | =3.0.3 | |
| Apple Safari | =1.3.1 | |
| Apple Safari | =2.0.4 | |
| Apple Safari | =3.0 | |
| Apple Safari | =3.2.3 | |
| Apple Safari | =1.1 | |
| Apple Safari | <=4.0_beta | |
| Apple Safari | =3.1 | |
| Apple Safari | =2.0 | |
| Apple Safari | =3.0.2 | |
| Apple Safari | =1.0.3 | |
| Apple Safari | =1.0 | |
| Apple Safari | =2.0.2 | |
| Apple Safari | =3.1.1 | |
| Apple Safari | =1.3 | |
| Apple Safari | =0.8 | |
| Apple Safari | =3.2 | |
| Apple Safari | =3.0.3 | |
| Apple Safari | =3.0.1 | |
| Apple Safari | =3.1.2 | |
| Apple Safari | <=3.2.3 | |
| Apple Safari | =3.0.2 | |
| Apple Safari | =3.1 | |
| Apple Safari | =3.1.1 | |
| Apple Safari | =3.0 | |
| Apple Safari | =3.2.2 | |
| Apple Safari | =3.2.1 | |
| Apple Safari | =3.0.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1022344
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35260
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35379
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3613
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/jun/msg00002.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1522
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35348
- http://osvdb.org/55023
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37746
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1950
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43068
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00006.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0212
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51268
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-1714?
The severity of CVE-2009-1714 is considered medium due to its potential impact on user data through cross-site scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1714?
To fix CVE-2009-1714, update your Apple Safari browser to version 4.0 or later.
What vulnerabilities does CVE-2009-1714 exploit?
CVE-2009-1714 exploits cross-site scripting vulnerabilities that arise from improper escaping of HTML attributes.
Which versions of Safari are affected by CVE-2009-1714?
CVE-2009-1714 affects multiple versions of Apple Safari prior to 4.0, including versions from 0.8 to 3.2.3.
Can CVE-2009-1714 allow unauthorized access to local files?
Yes, CVE-2009-1714 can allow remote attackers to inject scripts that may read local files.
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- version/apple safari/3.0.4
- version/apple safari/3.0.3
- version/apple safari/1.3.1
- version/apple safari/2.0.4
- version/apple safari/3.0
- version/apple safari/3.2.3
- version/apple safari/1.1
- version/apple safari/4.0_beta
- version/apple safari/3.1
- version/apple safari/2.0
- version/apple safari/3.0.2
- version/apple safari/1.0.3
- version/apple safari/1.0
- version/apple safari/2.0.2
- version/apple safari/3.1.1
- version/apple safari/1.3
- version/apple safari/0.8
- version/apple safari/3.2
- version/apple safari/3.0.1
- version/apple safari/3.2.2