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4.3

Safari on Windows can crash from crafted web link

CVE-2009-0321 · published 17 years ago
Summary

The Windows version of Apple Safari (3.2.1) can be forced to stop working when it processes a specially formed web address that contains a single dot (.) or double dot (..). An attacker could send such a link to users, causing the browser to freeze or close unexpectedly. Update Safari or switch to a supported browser to avoid this issue.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
apple safari 3.2.1
cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:3.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Apple Safari 3.2.1 (aka AppVer 3.525.27.1) on Windows allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop or access violation) via a link to an http URI in which the authority (aka ...
Apple Safari 3.2.1 (aka AppVer 3.525.27.1) on Windows allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop or access violation) via a link to an http URI in which the authority (aka hostname) portion is either a (1) . (dot) or (2) .. (dot dot) sequence.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
4.3 Medium
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-59Link Following
Timeline
Published28 Jan 2009
Updated29 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2009-0321 · NVD
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