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CVE-2009-1712

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Description

WebKit in Apple Safari before 4.0 does not prevent remote loading of local Java applets, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, gain privileges, or obtain sensitive information via an APPLET or OBJECT element.

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51266

https://euvd.enisa.europa.eu/vulnerability/EUVD-2009-1707

http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0212

http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1522

http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-857-1

http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-836-1

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35350

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35260

http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1950

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3613

http://securitytracker.com/id?1022345

http://secunia.com/advisories/43068

http://secunia.com/advisories/37746

http://secunia.com/advisories/36790

http://secunia.com/advisories/35379

http://osvdb.org/55022

http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00006.html

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/jun/msg00002.html

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Published: 2009-06-10

Updated: 2026-06-16

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Base Score: 9.3

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Severity: High

CVSS v3

Base Score: 9.8

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Severity: Critical

EPSS

EPSS: 0.07746

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