CVE-2008-1580: Infoleak
First published: Mon Jun 02 2008(Updated: )
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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.11 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.2 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.4.11 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.1 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.2 | |
| Apple Mobile Safari |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008//May/msg00001.html
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-150A.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29412
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1020134
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30430
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29493
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1697
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42708
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1580?
CVE-2008-1580 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the risk of exposing sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1580?
To fix CVE-2008-1580, update to the latest version of Apple Safari or Mac OS X that addresses this vulnerability.
What types of certificates are affected by CVE-2008-1580?
CVE-2008-1580 affects personally identifiable certificates that may inadvertently be sent to unauthorized web servers.
Which versions of Apple Safari are vulnerable to CVE-2008-1580?
CVE-2008-1580 primarily affects older versions of Apple Safari prior to security updates that mitigated this vulnerability.
Is CVE-2008-1580 still a concern for users of newer macOS versions?
CVE-2008-1580 is not a concern for users of newer macOS versions that have applied the necessary security patches.
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