CVE-2008-2306 Security feature bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass Safari security restrictions to force client systems to download and execute arbitrary files.
- 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-2008-2306?
CVE-2008-2306 is a critical vulnerability in Apple Safari, published on 23 Jun 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 3.1.2 on Windows does not properly interpret the URLACTION_SHELL_EXECUTE_HIGHRISK Internet Explorer zone setting, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions, and force a client system to download and execute arbitrary files.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-2306?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Safari.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2306?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-2306 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2008-2306 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-2306 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Safari
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vc4x-jpmh-2532.