CVE-2009-1042 describes an unspecified vulnerability in Apple Safari on Mac OS X 10.5.6, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. This critical vulnerability, with a CVSS score of 9.3, requires user interaction (clicking a link) but can lead to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While demonstrated in a PWN2OWN competition, there is no public exploit code, Metasploit module, or significant community discussion, and it is not listed in CISA's KEV catalog.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
All Versions ImpactedCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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