Vulnerability Description
CFNetwork in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 before 10.5.8 places an incorrect URL in a certificate warning in certain 302 redirection scenarios, which makes it easier for remote attackers to trick a user into visiting an arbitrary https web site by leveraging an open redirect vulnerability, a different issue than CVE-2009-2062.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.5.6 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.5 |
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Aug/msg00001.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010/Jun/msg00003.html
- http://osvdb.org/56846
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36096Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3757PatchVendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4225
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35954Patch
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-218A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2172PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/52418
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Aug/msg00001.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010/Jun/msg00003.html
- http://osvdb.org/56846
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36096Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3757PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-1723?
CVE-2009-1723 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). CFNetwork in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 before 10.5.8 places an incorrect URL in a certificate warning in certain 302 redirection scenarios, which makes it easier for remote attackers to trick a user into vi...
How severe is CVE-2009-1723?
CVE-2009-1723 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-2009-1723?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.