CVE-2009-1695
Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in WebKit in Apple Safari before 4.0, iPhone OS 1.0 through 2.2.1, and iPhone OS for iPod touch 1.1 through 2.2.1 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors involving access to frame contents after completion of a page transition.
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An XSS vulnerability in WebKit, fixed in Safari 4.0 and iOS 3.0, allows script injection via frame contents during page transitions.
Vulnerability
A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in WebKit as used in Apple Safari before version 4.0, iPhone OS 1.0 through 2.2.1, and iPhone OS for iPod touch 1.1 through 2.2.1. The flaw occurs when accessing frame contents after the completion of a page transition, which can allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML. The affected versions are Safari prior to 4.0 and all iPhone/iPod touch OS versions up to 2.2.1 [1][2].
Exploitation
To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker needs to host a malicious web page that triggers the vulnerable code path during a page transition. The attacker must convince the victim to visit the crafted page, typically through social engineering or by embedding the malicious content in a legitimate site. No authentication or additional privileges are required; the attack is carried out remotely via standard web browsing [1][2].
Impact
Successful exploitation allows the attacker to inject and execute arbitrary JavaScript or HTML within the context of the victim's browser session. This can lead to information disclosure, session hijacking, or other actions that the victim's browser can perform on the target domain. The attacker gains the same level of access as the victim, including the ability to read cookie data, modify page content, and perform actions on behalf of the user [1][2].
Mitigation
Apple has addressed this vulnerability in Safari 4.0 (released June 8, 2009) and iOS 3.0 (released June 17, 2009). Users should update their software to the latest available versions. For Safari on Mac OS X, upgrading to Safari 4.0 eliminates the issue. For iPhone and iPod touch users, updating to iOS 3.0 resolves the vulnerability. No workaround is available for unpatched versions; the only mitigation is to apply the updates [1][2].
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Affected products
36cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:0.8:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*+ 33 more
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:0.8:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:0.9:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:1.0.3:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:1.0:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:1.1:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:1.2:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:1.3.1:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:1.3.2:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:1.3:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:2.0.2:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:2.0.4:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:2.0:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.0.1:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.0.2:-:mac:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.0.2:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.0.3:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.0.3:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.0.4:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.0.4:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.0:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.0:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.1.1:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.1.1:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.1.2:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.1.2:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.1:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.1:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.2.1:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.2.1:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.2.2:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.2.3:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.2:-:windows:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:mac:*:*:*:*:*range: <=4.0_beta
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*range: <=3.2.3
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
16- lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/jun/msg00002.htmlnvdPatchVendor Advisory
- securitytracker.com/idnvdPatch
- support.apple.com/kb/HT3613nvdPatchVendor Advisory
- www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1522nvdPatchVendor Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/35260nvdExploit
- secunia.com/advisories/35379nvdVendor Advisory
- lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Jun/msg00005.htmlnvd
- lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00006.htmlnvd
- osvdb.org/54991nvd
- secunia.com/advisories/37746nvd
- secunia.com/advisories/43068nvd
- support.apple.com/kb/HT3639nvd
- www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1950nvd
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/35328nvd
- www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1621nvd
- www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0212nvd
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