CVE-2009-2195

CVE-2009-2195 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apple Safari with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in WebKit in Apple Safari before 4.0.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via crafted floating-point numbers.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2195?
Buffer overflow in WebKit in Apple Safari before 4.0.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via crafted floating-point numbers.
How severe is CVE-2009-2195?
CVE-2009-2195 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-2195 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-2195?
CVE-2009-2195 primarily affects Apple Safari. In total, 73 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2195?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2009-2195 published?
CVE-2009-2195 was published on 2009-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (73)

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