CVE-2008-4216 Information disclosure in n/a
Remote attackers can access local files via WebKit plug-ins in Safari, leading to sensitive information disclosure.
- 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-2008-4216?
CVE-2008-4216 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Safari, published on 17 Nov 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
The plug-in interface in WebKit in Apple Safari before 3.2 does not prevent plug-ins from accessing local URLs, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via vectors that "launch local files."
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4216?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Safari.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4216?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4216 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2008-4216 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-4216 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Safari
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j736-75m4-cm43.