CWE
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2009-2196

First published: Wed Aug 12 2009(Updated: )

Unspecified vulnerability in Apple Safari 4 before 4.0.3 allows remote web servers to place an arbitrary web site in the Top Sites view, and possibly conduct phishing attacks, via unknown vectors.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iOS and macOS=10.4.
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.7
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.8
Apple macOS Server=10.4.11
Apple macOS Server=10.5.7
Apple macOS Server=10.5.8
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP
Apple Mobile Safari=4.0
Apple Mobile Safari=4.0.1
Apple Mobile Safari=4.0.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-2196?

    CVE-2009-2196 has been classified with medium severity due to its potential for phishing attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-2196?

    To fix CVE-2009-2196, update Apple Safari to version 4.0.3 or later.

  • Which versions of Apple Safari are affected by CVE-2009-2196?

    CVE-2009-2196 affects Apple Safari versions 4.0, 4.0.1, and 4.0.2.

  • What platforms are affected by CVE-2009-2196?

    CVE-2009-2196 affects various versions of macOS and Apple Mac OS X Server as well as some Microsoft Windows versions.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2009-2196 enable?

    CVE-2009-2196 enables remote web servers to manipulate the Top Sites view in Safari, potentially leading to phishing attacks.

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