CVE-2008-2306

Description

Apple Safari before 3.1.2 on Windows does not properly interpret the URLACTION_SHELL_EXECUTE_HIGHRISK Internet Explorer zone setting, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions, and force a client system to download and execute arbitrary files.

Category

9.3
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.52%
Vendor Advisory apple.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/127185 third party advisory us government resource
http://secunia.com/advisories/30775 third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020329 vdb entry
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1882/references vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29835 vdb entry
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//Jun/msg00001.html patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-2306?
CVE-2008-2306 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-2306?
To fix CVE-2008-2306, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2008-2306 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2008-2306 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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