CVE-2009-1711 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash the browser via a crafted HTML document due to improper memory initialization in WebKit.
- 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
- Available
What is CVE-2009-1711?
CVE-2009-1711 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
WebKit in Apple Safari before 4.0 does not properly initialize memory for Attr DOM objects, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted HTML document.
Weakness: CWE-399
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1711?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Safari.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1711?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2009-1711 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-1711 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Safari
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3j52-86hv-pq9m.