Apple Safari up to 4.0.2 memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple Safari up to 4.0.2 and classified as critical. The affected element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2009-2195. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apple Safari up to 4.0.2 (Web Browser) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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.

The weakness was released 08/12/2009 with Apple (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2009-2195. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 40553 (Mac OS X : Apple Safari < 4.0.3), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family MacOS X Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 116553 (Apple Safari 4.0.3 Not Installed).

Upgrading to version 3.1.0b eliminates this vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 8780.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (52389), Exploit-DB (33164), Tenable (40553), SecurityFocus (BID 36023†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-23213†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-49399, VDB-49398 and VDB-49397. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 40553
Nessus Name: Mac OS X : Apple Safari < 4.0.3
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OpenVAS ID: 900912
OpenVAS Name: Apple Safari Multiple Vulnerabilities - Aug09
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Saint ID: exploit_info/safari_webkit_floating_point
Saint Name: Safari WebKit floating point number buffer overflow

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Safari 3.1.0b
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06/24/2009 🔍
08/11/2009 +48 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Organization: Apple
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2009-2195 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-2195
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-49396
X-Force: 52389
SecurityFocus: 36023 - WebKit Floating Point Number Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 23213 - Apple Safari < 4.0.3 WebKit Buffer Overflow Vulnerability via Crafted Floating-Point Numbers, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/18/2015 15:15
Updated: 01/15/2025 11:27
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (71), 02/13/2017 10:11 (10), 08/14/2021 02:14 (3), 08/14/2021 02:22 (1), 01/15/2025 11:27 (25)
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