CVE-2009-3016 — MEDIUM (4.3)

Vulnerability Description

Apple Safari 4.0.3 does not properly block javascript: and data: URIs in Refresh headers in HTTP responses, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via vectors related to (1) injecting a Refresh header that contains a javascript: URI, (2) entering a javascript: URI when specifying the content of a Refresh header, (3) injecting a Refresh header that contains JavaScript sequences in a data:text/html URI, or (4) entering a data:text/html URI with JavaScript sequences when specifying the content of a Refresh header.

CVSS Score

4.3

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

PARTIAL

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Safari	4.0.3

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2009-3016?

CVE-2009-3016 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Apple Safari 4.0.3 does not properly block javascript: and data: URIs in Refresh headers in HTTP responses, which allows remote attackers to conduct cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks via vectors rela...

How severe is CVE-2009-3016?

CVE-2009-3016 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-2009-3016?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Safari.