Vulnerability Description
WebKit in Apple Safari before 4.0.3 does not properly restrict the URL scheme of the pluginspage attribute of an EMBED element, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to launch arbitrary file: URLs and obtain sensitive information via a crafted HTML document.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.4. |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.4.11 |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions |
| Apple | Safari | <= 4.0.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Aug/msg00002.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00006.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43068
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3733PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36024
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022720
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0212
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Aug/msg00002.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00006.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43068
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3733PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36024
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022720
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0212
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2200?
CVE-2009-2200 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). WebKit in Apple Safari before 4.0.3 does not properly restrict the URL scheme of the pluginspage attribute of an EMBED element, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to launch arbitrary file: UR...
How severe is CVE-2009-2200?
CVE-2009-2200 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-2009-2200?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Xp, Apple Safari.