CVE-2009-1708 json
Apple Safari before 4.0 does not prevent calls to the open-help-anchor URL handler by web sites, which allows remote attackers to open arbi…
published 2009-06-10 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2009-1703
- cvss
- 9.3
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 5.4%
- EPSS 5.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 92%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Apple Safari before 4.0 does not prevent calls to the open-help-anchor URL handler by web sites, which allows remote attackers to open arbitrary local help files, and execute arbitrary code or obtain sensitive information, via a crafted call.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
5.42% 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 |
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2009/jun/msg00002.html
vendor-advisory, patch
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securityfocus.com
/bid/35260
vdb-entry, exploit, patch
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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
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securitytracker.com
/id?1022345
vdb-entry
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osvdb.org
/55011
vdb-entry
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securityfocus.com
/bid/35351
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2009-1708
- NVD CVE-2009-1708
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