Vulnerability Description
Safari in Apple iPhone OS 1.0 through 2.1 and iPhone OS for iPod touch 1.1 through 2.1 does not properly handle HTML TABLE elements, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted HTML document.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Ipod Touch | All versions |
| Apple | Iphone Os | All versions |
| Apple | Safari | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Nov/msg00002.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/jun/msg00002.html
- http://osvdb.org/50028
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32756
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35379
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3318Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3613
- http://www.fortiguardcenter.com/advisory/FGA-2009-23.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/504211/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32394
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021272
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3232
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1522
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Nov/msg00002.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/jun/msg00002.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-4231?
CVE-2008-4231 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Safari in Apple iPhone OS 1.0 through 2.1 and iPhone OS for iPod touch 1.1 through 2.1 does not properly handle HTML TABLE elements, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a ...
How severe is CVE-2008-4231?
CVE-2008-4231 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-4231?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Ipod Touch, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Safari.