CVE-2009-2842 Information disclosure in n/a
Remote attackers can read local HTML files via a crafted website due to improper implementation of Open Image and Open Link menu options in Apple Safari.
- 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-2009-2842?
CVE-2009-2842 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Safari, published on 13 Nov 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 4.0.4 does not properly implement certain (1) Open Image and (2) Open Link menu options, which allows remote attackers to read local HTML files via a crafted web site.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2842?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Safari.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2842?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2842 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2009-2842 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-2842 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Safari
Sources
Also known as GHSA-87wh-4mv4-q723.