Vulnerability Description
Apple Safari before 6.0.1 does not properly handle the Quarantine attribute of HTML documents, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to read arbitrary files by leveraging the presence of a downloaded document.
CVSS Score
4.3
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Safari | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Sep/msg00005.html
- http://osvdb.org/85652
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5502Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55624
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78679
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2012/Sep/msg00005.html
- http://osvdb.org/85652
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5502Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55624
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78679
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-3713?
CVE-2012-3713 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Apple Safari before 6.0.1 does not properly handle the Quarantine attribute of HTML documents, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to read arbitrary files by leveraging the presence of a downl...
How severe is CVE-2012-3713?
CVE-2012-3713 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-2012-3713?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Safari.