# CVE-2008-2306: Apple Safari before 3.1.2 on Windows does not properly interpret the URLACTION\_SHELL\_EXECUTE\_HIGHRISK Internet Explorer zone setting, which

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2008-06-23 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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.

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## References

- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/127185
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30775
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020329
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1882/references
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29835
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//Jun/msg00001.html

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