CVE-2008-1024: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-1024: Apple Safari before 3.1.1, when running on Windows XP or Vista, allows remote attackers to cause a denial o...

Apple Safari before 3.1.1, when running on Windows XP or Vista, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a file download with a crafted file name, which triggers memory corruption.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 08:08 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2008-1024 affects Apple Safari before 3.1.1 on Windows XP and Windows Vista. A malicious file download name could crash the browser and may allow code execution. Business urgency is limited to legacy Windows systems still using affected Safari versions. Exposure appears limited to Windows XP or Vista hosts running Apple Safari earlier than 3.1.1. The bundle does not identify macOS impact, other Windows versions, or other Apple products. Treat this as a legacy-asset risk. It should not drive emergency response unless affected Safari-on-Windows systems still exist, but any confirmed exposure deserves prompt removal or upgrade. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Safari installations to version 3.1.1 or later.; Identify and remove unsupported or unnecessary Safari installations on legacy Windows hosts.; Check Apple advisory guidance before approving compensating controls..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 19:09 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 17, 2008, 17:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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apple-safari-filedownload-code-execution(41864)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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