CVE-2009-1696 json
WebKit in Apple Safari before 4.0, iPhone OS 1.0 through 2.2.1, and iPhone OS for iPod touch 1.1 through 2.2.1 uses predictable random numb…
published 2009-06-10 17 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2009-1691
- cvss
- 5.0
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 2.3%
- EPSS 2.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 83%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
WebKit in Apple Safari before 4.0, iPhone OS 1.0 through 2.2.1, and iPhone OS for iPod touch 1.1 through 2.2.1 uses predictable random numbers in JavaScript applications, which makes it easier for remote web servers to track the behavior of a Safari user during a session.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
2.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 83% 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 | 5.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-310 Cryptographic Issues
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2009/jun/msg00002.html
vendor-advisory, patch
-
vupen.com
/english/advisories/2009/1522
vdb-entry, patch, vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/kb/HT3613
patch, vendor-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/35260
vdb-entry, exploit
-
lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2009/Jun/msg00005.html
vendor-advisory
-
lists.opensuse.org
/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00006.html
vendor-advisory
-
secunia.com
/advisories/35379
third-party-advisory, vendor-advisory
- support.apple.com /kb/HT3639
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secunia.com
/advisories/43068
third-party-advisory
-
osvdb.org
/55027
vdb-entry
-
vupen.com
/english/advisories/2009/1621
vdb-entry
-
vupen.com
/english/advisories/2011/0212
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2009-1696
- NVD CVE-2009-1696
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