CVE-2009-1709 describes a use-after-free vulnerability in the WebCore component of WebKit, affecting Apple Safari before version 4.0. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or trigger a denial of service through heap corruption and application crashes by exploiting SVG animation elements. With a CVSS score of 9.3, this vulnerability is considered critical due to its network attack vector, medium attack complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, no publicly available exploit code in common databases like Metasploit or ExploitDB, and minimal 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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