Apple Safari Microsoft Windows code execution

apple-safari-windows-code-execution (42765) The risk level is classified as HighHigh Risk

Description:

Apple Safari running on certain versions of Microsoft Windows could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by an unspecified error related to the default download location in Safari and Windows desktop executable handling. By persuading a victim to visit a specially-crafted Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code with privileges of the victim.

Platforms Affected:

  • Apple, Safari 3 Beta
  • Apple, Safari 3.0.1 Beta
  • Apple, Safari 3.0.2 Beta
  • Apple, Safari 3.0.3
  • Apple, Safari 3.0.4 Beta
  • Apple, Safari 3.1
  • Apple, Safari 3.1.1

Remedy:

Refer to Microsoft Security Advisory (953818) for suggested workaround information. See References.

Consequences:

Gain Access

References:

  • Apple Safari Web site, Download Safari at http://www.apple.com/safari/download/.
  • Microsoft Security Advisory (953818), Blended Threat from Combined Attack Using Apple¿s Safari on the Windows Platform at http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/953818.mspx.
  • BID-29445: Apple Safari and Microsoft Windows Client-side Code Execution Vulnerability
  • CVE-2008-2540: Apple Safari on Mac OS X, and before 3.1.2 on Windows, does not prompt the user before downloading an object that has an unrecognized content type, which allows remote attackers to place malware into the (1) Desktop directory on Windows or (2) Downloads directory on Mac OS X, aka a Carpet Bomb
  • FrSIRT/ADV-2008-1706: Apple Safari for Windows Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
  • SA30467: Apple Safari on Windows Code Execution Vulnerability
  • SECTRACK ID: 1020150: Apple Safari for Windows XP and Vista Lets Remote Users Download Files

Reported:

May 30, 2008

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