CVE-2009-1705 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted TrueType fonts 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-2009-1705?
CVE-2009-1705 is a critical memory corruption 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
CoreGraphics in Apple Safari before 4.0 on Windows does not properly use arithmetic during automatic hinting of TrueType fonts, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via crafted font data.
Weakness: CWE-189
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1705?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Safari.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1705?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-1705 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-2009-1705 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-1705 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Safari
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x3g5-fg6f-g2mh.