Vulnerability Description
Apple Safari for Windows 3.0.3 and earlier does not prompt the user before downloading a file, which allows remote attackers to download arbitrary files to the desktop of a client system via certain HTML, as demonstrated by a filename in the DATA attribute of an OBJECT element. NOTE: it could be argued that this is not a vulnerability because a dangerous file is not actually launched, but as of 2007, it is generally accepted that web browsers should prompt users before saving dangerous content.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Safari | <= 3.0.3 |
References
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3022
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/476675/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/476690/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/477180/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018575
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3022
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/476675/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/476690/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/477180/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018575
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-4424?
CVE-2007-4424 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Apple Safari for Windows 3.0.3 and earlier does not prompt the user before downloading a file, which allows remote attackers to download arbitrary files to the desktop of a client system via certain H...
How severe is CVE-2007-4424?
CVE-2007-4424 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-4424?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Safari.