Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2009-2842 is an information disclosure flaw in Apple Safari before 4.0.4. A malicious website could abuse certain “Open Image” or “Open Link” menu handling to read local HTML files. Business urgency is mainly for environments still running very old Safari versions. Exposure is likely limited to systems running Apple Safari versions earlier than 4.0.4. Modern managed environments are unlikely to be affected unless legacy macOS or archived Safari installations remain in use. Low near-term priority for modern environments; prioritize only if legacy Safari is still present. Treat confirmed affected systems as needing remediation because the flaw enables local file disclosure from a malicious website. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Safari installations to version 4.0.4 or later per Apple guidance.; Retire unsupported systems that cannot run a fixed Safari version.; Check Apple advisory HT3949 for any environment-specific update guidance..
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- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:5915CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- safari-menu-options-info-disclosure(54238)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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