Apple Safari Webkit code execution

safari-webkit-code-execution (23342) The risk level is classified as HighHigh Risk

Description:

Safari Web browser running on Mac OS x and Mac OS X Server versions 1.3.9 and 10.4.3 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the victim's system caused by a vulnerability within Webkit. A remote attacker could host a malicious Web site that could exploit a buffer overflow vulnerability in Webkit to execute arbitrary code on the victim's system once the victim visits the malicious site.

Platforms Affected:

  • Apple, Mac OS X 10.3.9
  • Apple, Mac OS X 10.4.3
  • Apple, Mac OS X Server 10.3.9
  • Apple, Mac OS X Server 10.4.3
  • Apple, Safari

Remedy:

Apply Security Update 2005-009, as listed in AppleCare Knowledge Base Document 302847. See References.

Consequences:

Gain Access

References:

  • AppleCare Knowledge Base Document 302847, About Security Update 2005-009 at http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302847.
  • BID-15647: RETIRED: Apple Mac OS X Security Update 2005-009 Multiple Vulnerabilities
  • BID-29011: Apple Safari WebKit Unspecified Heap Overflow Vulnerability
  • CVE-2005-3705: Heap-based buffer overflow in WebKit in Mac OS X and OS X Server 10.3.9 and 10.4.3, as used in applications such as Safari, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown attack vectors.
  • OSVDB ID: 21276: Mac OS X WebKit Crafted Content Overflow
  • SA17813: Mac OS X Security Update Fixes Multiple Vulnerabilities
  • SECTRACK ID: 1015294: Apple Safari WebKit Buffer Overflow May Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code and Other Bugs May Permit JavaScript Dialog Box Spoofing and File Download Location Modification
  • VUPEN/ADV-2005-2659: Apple Security Update Fixes Multiple Mac OS X Vulnerabilities

Reported:

Nov 29, 2005

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