First published: Wed May 13 2009(Updated: )
CFNetwork in Apple Mac OS X 10.5 before 10.5.7 does not properly parse noncompliant Set-Cookie headers, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network for "secure cookies" that are sent over unencrypted HTTP connections.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Apple Mac OS X Server | =10.5.2 | |
macOS Yosemite | =10.5.6 | |
macOS Yosemite | =10.5.5 | |
macOS Yosemite | =10.5.1 | |
Apple Mac OS X Server | =10.5.1 | |
Apple Mac OS X Server | =10.5.6 | |
macOS Yosemite | =10.5.3 | |
Apple Mac OS X Server | =10.5.3 | |
macOS Yosemite | =10.5 | |
Apple Mac OS X Server | =10.5.4 | |
macOS Yosemite | =10.5.2 | |
macOS Yosemite | =10.5.6 | |
macOS Yosemite | =10.5.4 |
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CVE-2009-0144 has a severity rating of medium, indicating a potential risk of exposure of sensitive information.
To fix CVE-2009-0144, you should update your Apple Mac OS X to version 10.5.7 or later.
CVE-2009-0144 affects Apple Mac OS X 10.5.1 to 10.5.6, including both standard and server versions.
CVE-2009-0144 is a security vulnerability related to insecure transmission of 'Set-Cookie' headers over unencrypted HTTP.
Yes, CVE-2009-0144 can be exploited remotely by attackers capable of sniffing network traffic.