CVE-2013-1009 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted website 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-2013-1009?
CVE-2013-1009 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Safari, published on 5 Jun 2013. 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, as used in Apple Safari before 6.0.5, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted web site, a different vulnerability than CVE-2013-1023.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-1009?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Safari.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1009?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-1009 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-2013-1009 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-1009 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Safari
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8gmq-7769-fj45, UBUNTU-CVE-2013-1009.