CVE-2008-1024 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can cause crashes or execute arbitrary code via crafted file names during downloads in Safari on Windows.
- 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-2008-1024?
CVE-2008-1024 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Safari, published on 17 Apr 2008. 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
Apple Safari before 3.1.1, when running on Windows XP or Vista, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a file download with a crafted file name, which triggers memory corruption.
Weakness: CWE-399
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1024?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Safari.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1024?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1024 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2008-1024 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-1024 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Safari
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3xpj-hmjf-h7w3.