Arbitrary code execution vulnerability in open-help-anchor URL handler in Apple Safari| ID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:17252 | Date: (C)2014-03-21 (M)2021-09-11 |
| Class: VULNERABILITY | Family: windows |
The host is installed with Apple Safari before 4.0 and is prone to an arbitrary code execution vulnerability. A flaw is present in the application, which fails to prevent calls to the open-help-anchor URL handler by web sites. Successful exploitation could allow attackers to open arbitrary local help files, and execute arbitrary code or obtain sensitive information.
| Platform: |
| Microsoft Windows 2000 |
| Microsoft Windows 7 |
| Microsoft Windows 8 |
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2003 |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 |
| Microsoft Windows Vista |
| Microsoft Windows XP |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 |
