Title: Apple Safari Safe File Type Bypass Variation
Info
Disclosure
Mar 10, 2006
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Unknown
Solution
Unknown
Description
Safari contains a flaw that may allow a malicious application to appear as a safe file type. It is possible that the flaw may allow a malicious file to be executed automatically when a user visits a malicious web site resulting in a loss of integrity.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Other
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Exploit:
Exploit Unknown
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
Solution
Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Apple Computer, Inc. has released a patch to address this vulnerability.