CVE-2009-1716: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-1716: CFNetwork in Apple Safari before 4.0 on Windows does not properly protect the temporary files created for d...

CFNetwork in Apple Safari before 4.0 on Windows does not properly protect the temporary files created for downloads, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading these files.

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

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This flaw affects Apple Safari before 4.0 on Windows. Download temporary files were not protected properly, so someone with local access to the same Windows system could read sensitive downloaded content. It is mainly a confidentiality risk on legacy or shared machines. Exposure is most likely limited to Windows endpoints running Safari earlier than 4.0, especially shared workstations, kiosks, or multi-user systems where local user separation matters. Treat as a legacy endpoint hygiene issue. It is not evidenced as internet-scale exploitation, but it can expose sensitive downloads on shared Windows machines. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Windows Safari installations to Safari 4.0 or later vendor guidance.; Remove or disable Safari before 4.0 where upgrade is not practical.; Restrict local access to affected Windows systems until remediated..

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, 17:37 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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