What is the severity of CVE-2013-1009?

CVE-2013-1009 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

What versions of Safari are affected by CVE-2013-1009?

CVE-2013-1009 affects Apple Safari versions before 6.0.5.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1009?

To fix CVE-2013-1009, upgrade to Apple Safari version 6.0.5 or later.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-1009?

There are no known workarounds for CVE-2013-1009; updating the software is the recommended action.

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CVE-2013-1009

medium

6.8

CWE

119

5/6/2013

CVE-2013-1009: Buffer Overflow

Q: What type of attack does CVE-2013-1009 allow?

CVE-2013-1009 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

First published: Wed Jun 05 2013(Updated: )

WebKit, as used in Apple Safari before 6.0.5, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted web site, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-1023.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple Mobile Safari	<=6.0.4
Apple Mobile Safari	=6.0
Apple Mobile Safari	=6.0.1
Apple Mobile Safari	=6.0.2
Apple Mobile Safari	=6.0.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-1009?
CVE-2013-1009 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
What versions of Safari are affected by CVE-2013-1009?
CVE-2013-1009 affects Apple Safari versions before 6.0.5.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1009?
To fix CVE-2013-1009, upgrade to Apple Safari version 6.0.5 or later.
What type of attack does CVE-2013-1009 allow?
CVE-2013-1009 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-1009?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2013-1009; updating the software is the recommended action.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-1009?
CVE-2013-1009 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
What versions of Safari are affected by CVE-2013-1009?
CVE-2013-1009 affects Apple Safari versions before 6.0.5.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1009?
To fix CVE-2013-1009, upgrade to Apple Safari version 6.0.5 or later.
What type of attack does CVE-2013-1009 allow?
CVE-2013-1009 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-1009?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2013-1009; updating the software is the recommended action.