CVE-2009-2842
First published: Fri Nov 13 2009(Updated: )
Apple Safari before 4.0.4 does not properly implement certain (1) Open Image and (2) Open Link menu options, which allows remote attackers to read local HTML files via a crafted web site.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Safari | =4.0.2 | |
| Apple Safari | =3.0.4b | |
| Apple Safari | =1.3.0 | |
| Apple Safari | =1.0.3-85.8 | |
| Apple Safari | =2.0.3-417.9.3 | |
| Apple Safari | =4.0.1 | |
| Apple Safari | =1.3.2 | |
| Apple Safari | =1.1.1 | |
| Apple Safari | =3.0.4 | |
| Apple Safari | =1.2.2 | |
| Apple Safari | =3.0.1-beta | |
| Apple Safari | =2.0.1 | |
| Apple Safari | =2.0.3 | |
| Apple Safari | =1.0.3 | |
| Apple Safari | =2.0.2 | |
| Apple Safari | =1.0.2 | |
| Apple Safari | =3.0.0 | |
| Apple Safari | =3.0.1 | |
| Apple Safari | =3.0.2 | |
| Apple Safari | =1.0 | |
| Apple Safari | =3.0.3b | |
| Apple Safari | =3.1.1 | |
| Apple Safari | =1.3 | |
| Apple Safari | =2.0.3-417.9 | |
| Apple Safari | =1.2.5 | |
| Apple Safari | =2.0.3-417.9.2 | |
| Apple Safari | =3.2 | |
| Apple Safari | =3.0.3 | |
| Apple Safari | =1.2.4 | |
| Apple Safari | =1.0.1 | |
| Apple Safari | =2.0.3-417.8 | |
| Apple Safari | =3.1.2 | |
| Apple Safari | =1.2.1 | |
| Apple Safari | =3.1.0b | |
| Apple Safari | =1.0.3-85.8.1 | |
| Apple Safari | =3.1.0 | |
| Apple Safari | =2.0.4 | |
| Apple Safari | =1.1 | |
| Apple Safari | =1.3.2-312.5 | |
| Apple Safari | =3.2.2 | |
| Apple Safari | =3.0.0b | |
| Apple Safari | =1.3.1 | |
| Apple Safari | =4.0.0b | |
| Apple Safari | =2.0.0 | |
| Apple Safari | =3.2.0 | |
| Apple Safari | =1.1.0 | |
| Apple Safari | =3.0.2b | |
| Apple Safari | =1.2 | |
| Apple Safari | =1.2.0 | |
| Apple Safari | =3.0.1b | |
| Apple Safari | =1.0.0b1 | |
| Apple Safari | =3.2.1 | |
| Apple Safari | =3.2.3 | |
| Apple Safari | =3.0 | |
| Apple Safari | <=4.0.3 | |
| Apple Safari | =1.0.0 | |
| Apple Safari | =1.2.3 | |
| Apple Safari | =1.3.2-312.6 | |
| Apple Safari | =1.0.0b2 |
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Reference Links
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3949
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Nov/msg00001.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36994
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37346
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1023164
- http://osvdb.org/59942
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3217
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54238
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5915
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-2842?
CVE-2009-2842 is rated as a moderate severity vulnerability allowing unauthorized access to local HTML files.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2842?
To fix CVE-2009-2842, upgrade Apple Safari to version 4.0.4 or later.
What versions of Safari are affected by CVE-2009-2842?
CVE-2009-2842 affects multiple versions of Safari, including 4.0.2, 4.0.1, and earlier versions down to 1.0.
How does CVE-2009-2842 exploit occur?
Exploitation of CVE-2009-2842 occurs when a user visits a specially crafted website that can access local HTML files.
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2009-2842?
A potential workaround for CVE-2009-2842 is to disable the Open Image and Open Link features in Safari settings.
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