CVE-2009-2797

Name: CVE-2009-2797
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-09-10T21:30:01.233+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.58%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-2797 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The WebKit component in Safari in Apple iPhone OS before 3.1, and iPhone OS before 3.1.1 for iPod touch, does not remove usernames and passwords from URLs sent in Referer headers, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading Referer logs on a web server.. EPSS estimates a 3.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WebKit component in Safari in Apple iPhone OS before 3.1, and iPhone OS before 3.1.1 for iPod touch, does not remove usernames and passwords from URLs sent in Referer headers, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading Referer logs on a web server.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.58%

87.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Iphone Os	< 3.1
Apple	Iphone Os	< 3.1.1
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	9.10
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	10.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	10.10

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Sep/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00006.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/36677Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/41856Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/43068Third Party Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3860Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:039Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36339Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1006-1Third Party Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2722Third Party Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0212Third Party Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0552Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/53187Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Sep/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-01/msg00006.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/36677Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/41856Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/43068Third Party Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3860Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:039Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36339Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1006-1Third Party Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/2722Third Party Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0212Third Party Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0552Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/53187Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Sep 10, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-2797?

How severe is CVE-2009-2797?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2797 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2797?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST