CVE-2009-2419

Name: CVE-2009-2419
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-07-09T16:30:00.89+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 9.07%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-2419 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Use-after-free vulnerability in the servePendingRequests function in WebCore in WebKit in Apple Safari 4.0 and 4.0.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML document that references a zero-length .js file and the JavaScript reload function. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.. EPSS estimates a 9.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in the servePendingRequests function in WebCore in WebKit in Apple Safari 4.0 and 4.0.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML document that references a zero-length .js file and the JavaScript reload function. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

9.07%

94.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Safari	4.0
Apple	Safari	4.0.1

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 9, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-2419?

How severe is CVE-2009-2419?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2419 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 9.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2419?

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Source: NVD / NIST