CVE-2010-3796 — MEDIUM (4.3)

Vulnerability Description

Safari RSS in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 and 10.6.x before 10.6.5 does not block Java applets in an RSS feed, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a feed: URL containing an applet that performs DOM modifications.

CVSS Score

4.3

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Confidentiality

PARTIAL

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	10.5.8
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.5.8

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Nov/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4435PatchVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2010//Nov/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4435PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2010-3796?

CVE-2010-3796 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Safari RSS in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 and 10.6.x before 10.6.5 does not block Java applets in an RSS feed, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a feed: URL containing an app...

How severe is CVE-2010-3796?

CVE-2010-3796 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-2010-3796?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.