# CVE-2009-1704: CFNetwork in Apple Safari before 4.0 misinterprets downloaded image files as local HTML documents in unspecified circumstances, which allows

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2009-06-10 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

CFNetwork in Apple Safari before 4.0 misinterprets downloaded image files as local HTML documents in unspecified circumstances, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code by placing it in an image file.

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35344
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/jun/msg00002.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35260
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1022343
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1522
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35379
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3613
- http://osvdb.org/55010

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