Description
WebKit in Apple Safari before 4.0 does not prevent remote loading of local Java applets, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, gain privileges, or obtain sensitive information via an APPLET or OBJECT element.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 5.0 | qt4-x11 | 4.4.3-1+lenny1 | DSA-1988-1 |
| Debian 5.0 | webkit | 1.0.1-4+lenny2 | DSA-1950-1 |
Advisories 2
- DSA-1988-1 qt4-x11 - several vulnerabilities Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- DSA-1950-1 webkit - several vulnerabilities Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- 43068 third-party-advisory
- ADV-2011-0212 vdb-entry
- APPLE-SA-2009-06-08-1 vendor-advisory
- 35260 vdb-entry
- ADV-2009-1522 vdb-entry
- 37746 third-party-advisory
- safari-applets-code-execution(51266) vdb-entry
- 1022345 vdb-entry
- 36790 third-party-advisory
- 35350 vdb-entry
- DSA-1950 vendor-advisory
- SUSE-SR:2011:002 vendor-advisory
- 35379 third-party-advisory
- USN-857-1 vendor-advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3613
- USN-836-1 vendor-advisory
- 55022 vdb-entry