Description
The XSLT functionality in WebKit in Apple Safari before 4.0 does not properly implement the document function, which allows remote attackers to read (1) arbitrary local files and (2) files from different security zones via unspecified vectors.
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 |
Advisories 1
- DSA-1988-1 qt4-x11 - 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
- safari-document-information-disclosure(51267) vdb-entry
- 35260 vdb-entry
- 54975 vdb-entry
- ADV-2009-1522 vdb-entry
- SUSE-SR:2011:002 vendor-advisory
- 35379 third-party-advisory
- USN-857-1 vendor-advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3613