Vulnerability Description
Apple Safari before 3.1.1, when running on Windows XP or Vista, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a file download with a crafted file name, which triggers memory corruption.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
| Apple | Safari | 3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Apr/msg00001.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1467
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/529441US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28813
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019868
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0979/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41864
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Apr/msg00001.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1467
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/529441US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28813
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019868
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0979/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41864
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1024?
CVE-2008-1024 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Apple Safari before 3.1.1, when running on Windows XP or Vista, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a file download with a crafted file...
How severe is CVE-2008-1024?
CVE-2008-1024 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-1024?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Xp, Apple Safari.