Vulnerability Description
Time Machine in Apple Mac OS X before 10.7.3 does not verify the unique identifier of its remote AFP volume or Time Capsule, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information contained in new backups by spoofing this storage object, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-1803.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.7.2 |
| Apple | Mac Os X Server | <= 10.7.2 |
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Feb/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5130Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Feb/msg00000.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5130Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-3462?
CVE-2011-3462 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Time Machine in Apple Mac OS X before 10.7.3 does not verify the unique identifier of its remote AFP volume or Time Capsule, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information contained in ...
How severe is CVE-2011-3462?
CVE-2011-3462 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-2011-3462?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.