Vulnerability Description
Unspecified vulnerability in Apple Safari on Mac OS X 10.5.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors triggered by clicking on a link, as demonstrated by Nils during a PWN2OWN competition at CanSecWest 2009.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Safari | All versions |
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.5.6 |
References
- http://blogs.zdnet.com/security/?p=2934
- http://cansecwest.com/index.html
- http://dvlabs.tippingpoint.com/blog/2009/02/25/pwn2own-2009
- http://dvlabs.tippingpoint.com/blog/2009/03/18/pwn2own-2009-day-1---safari-inter
- http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-10199652-83.html
- http://osvdb.org/52888
- http://twitter.com/tippingpoint1/status/1351485521
- http://www.h-online.com/security/Pwn2Own-2009-Safari-IE-8-and-Firefox-exploited-
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34183
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021879
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/49388
- http://blogs.zdnet.com/security/?p=2934
- http://cansecwest.com/index.html
- http://dvlabs.tippingpoint.com/blog/2009/02/25/pwn2own-2009
- http://dvlabs.tippingpoint.com/blog/2009/03/18/pwn2own-2009-day-1---safari-inter
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-1042?
CVE-2009-1042 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Unspecified vulnerability in Apple Safari on Mac OS X 10.5.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors triggered by clicking on a link, as demonstrated by Nils during a PWN...
How severe is CVE-2009-1042?
CVE-2009-1042 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-2009-1042?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Safari, Apple Mac Os X.