Vulnerability Description
WebKit in Apple Safari before 4.0, iPhone OS 1.0 through 2.2.1, and iPhone OS for iPod touch 1.1 through 2.2.1 uses predictable random numbers in JavaScript applications, which makes it easier for remote web servers to track the behavior of a Safari user during a session.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Safari | <= 4.0_beta |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Jun/msg00005.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/jun/msg00002.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00006.html
- http://osvdb.org/55027
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35379Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43068
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3613PatchVendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3639
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35260Exploit
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1522PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1621
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0212
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Jun/msg00005.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/jun/msg00002.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00006.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-1696?
CVE-2009-1696 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). WebKit in Apple Safari before 4.0, iPhone OS 1.0 through 2.2.1, and iPhone OS for iPod touch 1.1 through 2.2.1 uses predictable random numbers in JavaScript applications, which makes it easier for rem...
How severe is CVE-2009-1696?
CVE-2009-1696 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-1696?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Safari.