CVE-2009-2419: Use After Free
First published: Thu Jul 09 2009(Updated: )
Use-after-free vulnerability in the servePendingRequests function in WebCore in WebKit in Apple Safari 4.0 and 4.0.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML document that references a zero-length .js file and the JavaScript reload function. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Mobile Safari | =4.0.1 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =4.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35555
- http://www.osvdb.org/55587
- http://marcell-dietl.de/index/adv_safari_4_x_js_reload_dos.php
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33495
- http://trac.webkit.org/changeset/44519
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00006.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43068
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0212
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51533
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-2419?
CVE-2009-2419 is classified as a high severity vulnerability, as it can lead to application crashes or potential arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2419?
To mitigate CVE-2009-2419, users should update to the latest version of Apple Safari that addresses this vulnerability.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-2419?
CVE-2009-2419 is a use-after-free vulnerability located in the servePendingRequests function of WebCore in Apple Safari.
Which versions of Safari are affected by CVE-2009-2419?
CVE-2009-2419 affects Apple Safari versions 4.0 and 4.0.1.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2009-2419?
The potential impacts of CVE-2009-2419 include denial of service through application crashes and the possibility of executing arbitrary code.
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