Vulnerability Description
CFNetwork in Safari in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5.3 automatically sends an SSL client certificate in response to a web server's certificate request, which allows remote web sites to obtain sensitive information (Subject data) from personally identifiable certificates, and use arbitrary certificates to track user activities across domains, a related issue to CVE-2007-4879.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.4.11 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | 10.4.11 |
| Apple | Safari | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//May/msg00001.htmlPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30430Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020134
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29412
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29493
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-150A.htmlPatchUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1697
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42708
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//May/msg00001.htmlPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30430Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020134
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29412
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29493
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-150A.htmlPatchUS Government Resource
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1697
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-1580?
CVE-2008-1580 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). CFNetwork in Safari in Apple Mac OS X before 10.5.3 automatically sends an SSL client certificate in response to a web server's certificate request, which allows remote web sites to obtain sensitive i...
How severe is CVE-2008-1580?
CVE-2008-1580 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-1580?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server, Apple Safari.