CVE-2009-2197 Other in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published 24 Mar 2016 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can spoof the Safari user interface via crafted web pages, potentially misleading users into unintended actions.

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-2009-2197?

CVE-2009-2197 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Safari, published on 24 Mar 2016. 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 9.1 allows remote attackers to spoof the user interface via a web page that places text in a crafted context, leading to unintended use of that text within a Safari dialog.

Weakness: CWE-19

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2197?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Safari.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2197?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2197 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2009-2197 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-2197 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Safari vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h555-7qwc-mr94.