Apple Safari URL Schemes Handling Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

BID:38683

Info

Apple Safari URL Schemes Handling Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 38683
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2010-0045
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Mar 11 2010 12:00AM
Updated: Mar 11 2010 12:00AM
Credit: Billy Rios and Microsoft Vulnerability Research (MSVR)
Vulnerable: Apple Safari 4.0.4 for Windows
Apple Safari 4.0.3 for Windows
Apple Safari 4.0.2 for Windows
Apple Safari 4 for Windows
Not Vulnerable: Apple Safari 4.0.5 for Windows

Discussion

Apple Safari URL Schemes Handling Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Safari is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability because it fails to properly handle external URL schemes.

Attackers may exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application.

Versions prior to Safari 4.0.5 running on Microsoft Windows 7, XP, and Vista are vulnerable.

This issue was previously documented in BID 38671 (Apple Safari Prior to 4.0.5 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities) but has been given its own record to better document it.

Exploit / POC

Apple Safari URL Schemes Handling Remote Code Execution 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 URL Schemes Handling Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
Vendor fixes are available. Please see the referenced advisory for details.


Apple Safari 4 for Windows

Apple Safari 4.0.2 for Windows

Apple Safari 4.0.3 for Windows

Apple Safari 4.0.4 for Windows

References

Apple Safari URL Schemes Handling Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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