Unspecified vulnerability in Apple Safari on Mac OS X 10.5 and Windows allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files on a client machine via vectors related to the association of Safari with the (1) feed, (2) feeds, and (3) feedsearch URL types for RSS feeds. NOTE: as of 20090114, the only disclosure is a vague pre-advisory. However, because it is from a well-known researcher, it is being assigned a CVE identifier for tracking purposes.
CVE-2009-0123 is a security vulnerability that . Impacting 3 products from apple, from apple, from microsoft organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
Originally identified in 2009, this vulnerability predates many modern security frameworks and practices. The vulnerability landscape of that era was characterized by different threat models and less mature defense mechanisms compared to contemporary standards.
2009-01-15T17:30:00.500
2025-04-09T00:30:58.490
Deferred
CVSSv2: 7.1 (HIGH)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N
8.6
6.9
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | apple | safari | * | Yes |
| Operating System | apple | mac_os_x | 10.5 | No |
| Operating System | microsoft | windows | * | No |
SecUtils normalizes and enriches National Vulnerability Database (NVD) records by standardizing vendor and product identifiers, aggregating vulnerability metadata from both NVD and MITRE sources, and providing structured context for security teams. For apple's affected products, we extract Common Platform Enumeration (CPE) data, Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) classifications, CVSS severity metrics, and reference data to enable rapid vulnerability prioritization and asset correlation. This record contains no exploit code, proof-of-concept instructions, or attack methodologies—only defensive intelligence necessary for patch management, risk assessment, and security operations.