CVE-2009-1727
First published: Thu Aug 06 2009(Updated: )
Incomplete blacklist vulnerability in CoreTypes in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 before 10.5.8 makes it easier for user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript via a web page that offers a download with a Content-Type value that is not on the list of possibly unsafe content types for Safari.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.6 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.5 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.1 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.1 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.6 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.0 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.0 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.2 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.7 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.6 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.7 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3757
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35954
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Aug/msg00001.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2172
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36096
- http://osvdb.org/56844
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-218A.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/52420
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-1727?
CVE-2009-1727 has a moderate severity level due to the potential for user-assisted remote code execution via specially crafted web pages.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1727?
To fix CVE-2009-1727, update your Mac OS X to version 10.5.8 or later.
What versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2009-1727?
CVE-2009-1727 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.5.0 through 10.5.7 including server variants.
What type of vulnerabilities does CVE-2009-1727 exploit?
CVE-2009-1727 exploits an incomplete blacklist vulnerability in handling Content-Type values in Safari.
Can CVE-2009-1727 be exploited without user interaction?
CVE-2009-1727 requires user interaction, as it necessitates the user to download content from a specially crafted web page.
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