What is the severity of CVE-2009-3016?

CVE-2009-3016 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3016?

To fix CVE-2009-3016, update Apple Safari to a version that has addressed this vulnerability.

What types of attacks are associated with CVE-2009-3016?

CVE-2009-3016 is associated with cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks enabled by improper handling of Refresh headers.

Which versions of Safari are affected by CVE-2009-3016?

CVE-2009-3016 specifically affects Apple Safari version 4.0.3.

Can CVE-2009-3016 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2009-3016 can be exploited remotely by injecting malicious Refresh headers containing javascript: URIs.

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CVE-2009-3016

medium

4.3

CWE

31/8/2009

7/8/2024

CVE-2009-3016: XSS

First published: Mon Aug 31 2009(Updated: )

Apple Safari 4.0.3 does not properly block javascript: and data: URIs in Refresh headers in HTTP responses, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via vectors related to (1) injecting a Refresh header that contains a javascript: URI, (2) entering a javascript: URI when specifying the content of a Refresh header, (3) injecting a Refresh header that contains JavaScript sequences in a data:text/html URI, or (4) entering a data:text/html URI with JavaScript sequences when specifying the content of a Refresh header.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple Mobile Safari	=4.0.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-3016?
CVE-2009-3016 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3016?
To fix CVE-2009-3016, update Apple Safari to a version that has addressed this vulnerability.
What types of attacks are associated with CVE-2009-3016?
CVE-2009-3016 is associated with cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks enabled by improper handling of Refresh headers.
Which versions of Safari are affected by CVE-2009-3016?
CVE-2009-3016 specifically affects Apple Safari version 4.0.3.
Can CVE-2009-3016 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2009-3016 can be exploited remotely by injecting malicious Refresh headers containing javascript: URIs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-3016?
CVE-2009-3016 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3016?
To fix CVE-2009-3016, update Apple Safari to a version that has addressed this vulnerability.
What types of attacks are associated with CVE-2009-3016?
CVE-2009-3016 is associated with cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks enabled by improper handling of Refresh headers.
Which versions of Safari are affected by CVE-2009-3016?
CVE-2009-3016 specifically affects Apple Safari version 4.0.3.
Can CVE-2009-3016 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2009-3016 can be exploited remotely by injecting malicious Refresh headers containing javascript: URIs.