CVE-2010-3796: Infoleak
Published Nov 16, 2010
·Updated
Safari RSS in Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8 and 10.6.x before 10.6.5 does not block Java applets in an RSS feed, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via a feed: URL containing an applet that performs DOM modifications.
Affected Software
12 affected components
Apple iOS and macOS=10.5.8
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.0
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.4
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.5.8
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.6.3
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.6.4
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.6.1
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.6.2
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.6.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Nov 16, 2010
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2010-3796?
CVE-2010-3796 is classified as a moderate vulnerability impacting Safari RSS.
2
How do I fix CVE-2010-3796?
To fix CVE-2010-3796, update your Mac OS X to version 10.6.5 or later.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2010-3796?
CVE-2010-3796 affects Apple Mac OS X versions 10.5.8 and 10.6.x prior to 10.6.5.
4
What kind of attack does CVE-2010-3796 enable?
CVE-2010-3796 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information through Java applets in an RSS feed.
5
Is CVE-2010-3796 still a concern for current systems?
CVE-2010-3796 is less of a concern today as it affects outdated systems no longer supported by Apple.