CVE-2009-1705 json
CoreGraphics in Apple Safari before 4.0 on Windows does not properly use arithmetic during automatic hinting of TrueType fonts, which allow…
published 2009-06-10 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2009-1700
- cvss
- 9.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 5.3%
- EPSS 5.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 92%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
CoreGraphics in Apple Safari before 4.0 on Windows does not properly use arithmetic during automatic hinting of TrueType fonts, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via crafted font data.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
5.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 92% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35260 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 9.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-189 Numeric Errors
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2009/jun/msg00002.html
vendor-advisory, patch
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/35260
vdb-entry, exploit, patch
-
vupen.com
/english/advisories/2009/1522
vdb-entry, patch, vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/kb/HT3613
patch, vendor-advisory
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secunia.com
/advisories/35379
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/35308
vdb-entry
-
osvdb.org
/54974
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2009-1705
- NVD CVE-2009-1705
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