Vulnerability Description
Safari on Apple iPhone before 2.0 and iPod touch before 2.0 misinterprets a menu button press as user confirmation for visiting a web site with a (1) self-signed or (2) invalid certificate, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof web sites.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone | 1.0 |
| Apple | Ipod Touch | 1.1 |
| Apple | Iphone Os | 1.0.1 |
| Apple | Safari | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN88676089/index.html
- http://jvndb.jvn.jp/ja/contents/2008/JVNDB-2008-000039.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//Jul/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31074
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30186
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2094/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43734
- http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN88676089/index.html
- http://jvndb.jvn.jp/ja/contents/2008/JVNDB-2008-000039.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//Jul/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31074
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30186
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2094/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43734
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1589?
CVE-2008-1589 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Safari on Apple iPhone before 2.0 and iPod touch before 2.0 misinterprets a menu button press as user confirmation for visiting a web site with a (1) self-signed or (2) invalid certificate, which make...
How severe is CVE-2008-1589?
CVE-2008-1589 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-2008-1589?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Iphone, Apple Ipod Touch, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Safari.