Vulnerability Description
The Private Browsing feature in Apple Safari before 5.1.1 on Mac OS X does not properly recognize the Always value of the Block Cookies setting, which makes it easier for remote web servers to track users via a cookie.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Safari | All versions |
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.7.1 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | <= 10.7.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00004.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://osvdb.org/76391
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5000Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/70569
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00004.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://osvdb.org/76391
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5000Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/70569
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-3242?
CVE-2011-3242 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The Private Browsing feature in Apple Safari before 5.1.1 on Mac OS X does not properly recognize the Always value of the Block Cookies setting, which makes it easier for remote web servers to track u...
How severe is CVE-2011-3242?
CVE-2011-3242 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-3242?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Safari, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.