CVE-2008-2306

CriticalCVSS 9.3/10Last modified Jun 16, 2026

Description

Apple Safari before 3.1.2 on Windows does not properly interpret the URLACTION_SHELL_EXECUTE_HIGHRISK Internet Explorer zone setting, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions, and force a client system to download and execute arbitrary files.

Metrics

CVSS 2.0 9.3/10AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Weakness enumeration

CWE-264

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Jun 23, 2008
Last modified
Jun 16, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2008-2306: Critical severity, CVSS 9.3 | Vulnix