CVE-2009-1687: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-1687: The JavaScript garbage collector in WebKit in Apple Safari before 4.0, iPhone OS 1.0 through 2.2.1, and iPh...

The JavaScript garbage collector in WebKit in Apple Safari before 4.0, iPhone OS 1.0 through 2.2.1, and iPhone OS for iPod touch 1.1 through 2.2.1 does not properly handle allocation failures, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted HTML document that triggers write access to an "offset of a NULL pointer."

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 05:20 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old WebKit memory-corruption flaw affecting Safari before 4.0 and early iPhone/iPod touch OS versions. A malicious webpage could crash the browser or potentially run code. Business urgency is mainly for legacy devices, kiosks, embedded browsers, or unsupported systems still able to browse the web. Exposure is most plausible where Safari before 4.0, iPhone OS 1.0 through 2.2.1, iPod touch OS 1.1 through 2.2.1, or vendor-packaged WebKit from 2009-era distributions remain in use. Treat as high priority only if legacy Apple/WebKit browsing environments remain in operation. For modern managed fleets, confirm absence through inventory and close as historical risk. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Safari to 4.0 or later where supported.; Update affected iPhone and iPod touch OS versions per Apple guidance.; Apply relevant WebKit package updates from listed Linux vendor advisories..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 10:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 10, 2009, 14:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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FEDORA-2009-8039CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
FEDORA-2009-8046CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:10260CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
FEDORA-2009-8049CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA
FEDORA-2009-8020CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_FEDORA

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