CVE-2009-1708 describes a critical vulnerability in Apple Safari versions prior to 4.0, allowing remote attackers to open arbitrary local help files. This flaw could lead to arbitrary code execution or sensitive information disclosure through a crafted URL handler call. With a CVSS score of 9.3, it represents a high-severity risk due to its network-based attack vector, medium complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 4.0_betaCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:-:mac:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:0.8:-:mac:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.9CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:0.9:-:mac:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:1.0:-:mac:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.0.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:1.0.3:-:mac:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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