FKIE_CVE-2009-2421

Vulnerability from fkie_nvd - Published: 2009-07-09 16:30 - Updated: 2026-06-16 23:09
Severity
Summary
The CFCharacterSetInitInlineBuffer method in CoreFoundation.dll in Apple Safari 3.2.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a "high-bit character" in a URL fragment for an unspecified protocol.
References
cve@mitre.orghttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/504479/100/0/threaded
cve@mitre.orghttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35481
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/504479/100/0/threaded
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35481
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version
apple safari 3.2.3
apple safari 3.2.3
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  "lastModified": "2026-06-16T23:09:24.990",
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