n.runs AG http://www.nruns.com/ security(at)nruns.com n.runs-SA-2009.005 23-Jun-2009 ________________________ Vendor: Apple Inc., http://www.apple.com Affected Products: Safari Browser 3.2.3 all platforms Vulnerability: Information disclosure to Denial of Service Risk: MEDIUM ________________________ Vendor communication: 2009/06/07 Bug found 2009/06/08 Preparing PoC's and problem description for three bug classes (n.runs-SA-2009.004 - n.runs-SA-2009.006); writing initial email 2009/06/08 Apple releases Safari 4.0 [1] 2009/06/09 Sending initial email in midnight hour (UTC/GMT +2 hours) 2009/06/09 Bot reply mail delivered; received Follow-Up ID 2009/06/09 Due to a press release n.runs is now aware of new release; testing three PoC's; two of them seems to be fixed 2009/06/10 Apple replies and outlining "to take any report of a potential security issue very seriously." Asking for PoC's 2009/06/10 Sending all PoC's with further description and outlining at the time of writing the initial email, n.runs was aware of new Safari release. Two PoC's (n.runs-SA-2009.005 and n.runs-SA-2009.006) are not working with new Safari release but asking to have a closer look into it. 2009/06/11 Apple response two PoC's are not working on the latest release, so Apple don't see the need for any further action. With regards to n.runs-SA-2009.004, Apple acknowledge the issue still affects Safari 4 and is looking to fix it. 2009/06/15 n.runs informs Apple to release this advisory due to time difference 2009/06/23 n.runs releases this advisory ________________________ Overview: Quoting http://www.apple.com/safari/: "What is Safari ? It's a browser. It's a platform. It's an open invitation to innovate. Whether on a Mac, PC, iPhone, or iPod touch, Safari continuously redefines the browser, providing the most enjoyable way to experience the Internet." Description: Passing the file protocol handler to a certain HTML allows to read local files. On Windows it is possible to create an instance of Windows Explorer by calling an executable file. Other operating systems were not tested. In detail, the following flaw was determined: - Safari fails to sanitaze the file protocol handler thus leading to an information disclosure, e.g. local file theft. Creating dynamically a certain HTML tag and using a valid file path to an executable may lead to a Denial of Service condition. Impact An attacker could trigger the vulnerability by constructing a specially prepared html file. When a user views this file, local content can be send to a third party. Additionaly, various ghost instances of Window Explorer may harm the stability of the users system. Solution: Apple has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. For detailed information about the fixes follow the link in References [1] section of this document. ________________________ Credit: Bugs found by Alexios Fakos of n.runs AG. ________________________ References: [1] http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3613 This Advisory and Upcoming Advisories: http://www.nruns.com/security_advisory.php ________________________ Unaltered electronic reproduction of this advisory is permitted. For all other reproduction or publication, in printing or otherwise, contact security_at_nruns.com for permission. Use of the advisory constitutes acceptance for use in an "as is" condition. All warranties are excluded. In no event shall n.runs be liable for any damages whatsoever including direct, indirect, incidental, consequential loss of business profits or special damages, even if n.runs has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Copyright 2009 n.runs AG. All rights reserved. Terms of use apply.