CVE-2008-2306: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-2306: Apple Safari before 3.1.2 on Windows does not properly interpret the URLACTION_SHELL_EXECUTE_HIGHRISK Inter...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 08:58 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Windows-specific Safari issue. A malicious remote site could bypass an Internet Explorer security-zone restriction and cause a Windows client using Safari before 3.1.2 to download and execute files. The source bundle does not show active exploitation or a current CVSS score. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy Windows endpoints running Apple Safari before 3.1.2. The bundled affected-product metadata is incomplete, but the CVE title and description consistently identify Safari on Windows. Medium operational priority unless legacy Safari for Windows is present. If found, prioritize remediation because the described impact includes arbitrary file execution on client systems. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Safari for Windows installations to 3.1.2 or later.; Remove Safari from Windows systems where it is not required.; Check Apple advisory APPLE-SA-2008-06-19 for vendor guidance..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 18:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 23, 2008, 20:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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