# CVE-2009-1712: WebKit in Apple Safari before 4.0 does not prevent remote loading of local Java applets, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary

- 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

WebKit in Apple Safari before 4.0 does not prevent remote loading of local Java applets, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, gain privileges, or obtain sensitive information via an APPLET or OBJECT element.

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## References

- http://secunia.com/advisories/43068
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0212
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/jun/msg00002.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35260
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1522
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37746
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51266
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1022345
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36790
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35350
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1950
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00006.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35379
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-857-1
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3613
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-836-1
- http://osvdb.org/55022

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