Vulnerability Description
WebKit in Apple Safari before 4.0 does not prevent references to file: URLs within (1) audio and (2) video elements, which allows remote attackers to determine the existence of arbitrary files via a crafted HTML document.
CVSS Score
7.1
HIGH
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Safari | <= 4.0_beta |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- 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/55009
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35379ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43068
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3613PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35260Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35333
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1522PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0212
- 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/55009
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35379ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43068
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-1703?
CVE-2009-1703 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). WebKit in Apple Safari before 4.0 does not prevent references to file: URLs within (1) audio and (2) video elements, which allows remote attackers to determine the existence of arbitrary files via a c...
How severe is CVE-2009-1703?
CVE-2009-1703 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-1703?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Safari.