CVE-2009-1682 Security feature bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can trick users into accepting invalid EV certificates in Safari, bypassing security warnings.
- 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-2009-1682?
CVE-2009-1682 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Safari, published on 10 Jun 2009. 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 4.0 does not properly check for revoked Extended Validation (EV) certificates, which makes it easier for remote attackers to trick a user into accepting an invalid certificate.
Weakness: CWE-255
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1682?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Safari.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1682?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-1682 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2009-1682 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-1682 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Safari
Sources
Also known as GHSA-86p2-3vx8-3fwp.