CVE-2009-2195 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 12 Aug 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash the browser via crafted floating-point numbers in WebKit, requiring user interaction to visit a malicious site.

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-2009-2195?

CVE-2009-2195 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Safari, published on 12 Aug 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

Buffer overflow in WebKit in Apple Safari before 4.0.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via crafted floating-point numbers.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2195?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Safari.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2195?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2195 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-2009-2195 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-2195 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

All Apple Safari vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g9rg-m48v-pqpf.