Apple Safari File Download Remote Memory Corruption Vulnerability

BID:28813

Info

Apple Safari File Download Remote Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 28813
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2008-1024
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Apr 16 2008 12:00AM
Updated: Apr 18 2008 07:17PM
Credit: The vendor reported this issue.
Vulnerable: Apple Safari 3.0.4 Beta for Windows
Apple Safari 3.0.3 Beta for Windows
Apple Safari 3.0.3 Beta
Apple Safari 3.0.2 Beta for Windows
Apple Safari 3.0.2 Beta
Apple Safari 3.0.1 Beta for Windows
Apple Safari 3.0.1 Beta
Apple Safari 3.1
Apple Safari 3 Beta for Windows
Apple Safari 3 Beta
Apple Safari 3
Not Vulnerable: Apple Safari 3.1.1

Discussion

Apple Safari File Download Remote Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Apple Safari is prone to a remote memory-corruption vulnerability that occurs when downloading malicious files.

An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected application. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition.

This issue affects versions prior to Apple Safari 3.1.1 running on Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista.

NOTE: This vulnerability may be related to the issue described in BID 28404 (Apple Safari File Download Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability).

Exploit / POC

Apple Safari File Download Remote Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

Apple Safari File Download Remote Memory Corruption Vulnerability

Solution:
The vendor released Safari 3.1.1 to address this issue. Please see the references for more information.


Apple Safari 3.1

Apple Safari 3.0.1 Beta for Windows

Apple Safari 3.0.2 Beta for Windows

References

Apple Safari File Download Remote Memory Corruption Vulnerability

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