CVE-2009-1708

Published Jun 10, 2009 CVSS 2.0 · 9.3 Critical EPSS 5.4% KEV · Not listed
Description
Apple Safari before 4.0 does not prevent calls to the open-help-anchor URL handler by web sites, which allows remote attackers to open arbitrary local help files, and execute arbitrary code or obtain sensitive information, via a crafted call.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2009-1703 Apple Safari before 4.0 does not prevent calls to the open-help-anchor URL handler by web sites, which allows remote attackers to open arbitrary local help files, and execute arbitrary code or obtain sensitive information, via a crafted call.
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 5:20 AM
Reserved
May 20, 2009, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jun 10, 2009, 6:00 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:07 PM