CVE-2009-2816

Medium

Description

The implementation of Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (CORS) in WebKit, as used in Apple Safari before 4.0.4 and Google Chrome before 3.0.195.33, includes certain custom HTTP headers in the OPTIONS request during cross-origin operations with preflight, which makes it easier for remote attackers to conduct cross-site request forgery (CSRF) attacks via a crafted web page.

SeverityMedium
CVSS6.8
Exploit probability—
ProductApple Safari
PublishedNov 13, 2009
First seenNov 13, 2009

How to fix

Update
  • apple safari4.0.4 or later
  • google chrome3.0.195.33 or later
  • apple iphone_os4.0 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
apple safariv < 4.0.44.0.4
google chromev < 3.0.195.333.0.195.33
apple iphone_osv < 4.04.0
opensuse opensuse11.2, 11.3—
fedoraproject fedora11, 12—

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