CVE-2007-2408 Security feature bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can execute Java applets in Safari by bypassing the unchecked Enable Java setting via a crafted web page.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2007-2408?
CVE-2007-2408 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Safari, published on 3 Aug 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
WebKit in Apple Safari 3 Beta before Update 3.0.3 does not properly recognize an unchecked "Enable Java" setting, which allows remote attackers to execute Java applets via a crafted web page.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-2408?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Safari.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2408?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-2408 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2007-2408 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-2408 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Safari
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gpc9-9gpx-9r9x.