CVE-2009-1710: WebKit in Apple Safari before 4.0 allows remote attackers to spoof the browser's display of (1) the host na...

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This issue let a malicious web page make Safari show misleading browser UI, including the apparent host name and security indicators. The main business risk was phishing or user deception, not direct system takeover. The affected Safari version is very old, so current risk depends on whether obsolete browsers still exist in the environment. Most modern environments should have low exposure unless legacy Apple Safari before 4.0 or old WebKit-based packages remain in use. The source bundle’s affected-product metadata is incomplete, but the description specifically names Safari before 4.0. Treat this as a legacy-browser hygiene issue. It is not shown as actively exploited in the provided sources, but obsolete browsers create avoidable phishing and trust-spoofing risk. Mitigation focus: Remove or isolate Safari versions earlier than 4.0.; Apply the relevant Apple Safari security update or later supported browser version.; Check Debian and SUSE guidance if legacy WebKit packages remain deployed..

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

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