CVE-2009-1705

CriticalCVSS 9.3/10Last modified Jun 16, 2026

Description

CoreGraphics in Apple Safari before 4.0 on Windows does not properly use arithmetic during automatic hinting of TrueType fonts, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via crafted font data.

Metrics

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

Weakness enumeration

CWE-189

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Jun 10, 2009
Last modified
Jun 16, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2009-1705: Critical severity, CVSS 9.3 | Vulnix