Vulnerability Description
The HTMLMediaElement::loadResource function in html/HTMLMediaElement.cpp in WebCore in WebKit before r49480, as used in Apple Safari before 4.0.4 on Mac OS X, does not perform the expected callbacks for HTML 5 media elements that have external URLs for media resources, which allows remote attackers to trigger sub-resource requests to arbitrary web sites via a crafted HTML document, as demonstrated by an HTML e-mail message that uses a media element for X-Confirm-Reading-To functionality, aka rdar problem 7271202.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Safari | <= 4.0.3 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | All versions |
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Nov/msg00001.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010/Feb/msg00000.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-July/044023.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-July/044031.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00006.html
- http://osvdb.org/59941
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37346
- http://secunia.com/advisories/40557
- http://secunia.com/advisories/41856
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43068
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3949PatchVendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4013
- http://threatpost.com/en_us/blogs/apple-patches-critical-safari-vulnerabilities-
- http://trac.webkit.org/changeset/49480
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:039
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2841?
CVE-2009-2841 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The HTMLMediaElement::loadResource function in html/HTMLMediaElement.cpp in WebCore in WebKit before r49480, as used in Apple Safari before 4.0.4 on Mac OS X, does not perform the expected callbacks f...
How severe is CVE-2009-2841?
CVE-2009-2841 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-2009-2841?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Safari, Apple Mac Os X.