CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2011-0160: Input Validation

First published: Fri Mar 11 2011(Updated: )

WebKit, as used in Apple Safari before 5.0.4 and iOS before 4.3, does not properly handle redirects in conjunction with HTTP Basic Authentication, which might allow remote web servers to capture credentials by logging the Authorization HTTP header.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.4b
Apple Mobile Safari=1.3.0
Apple Mobile Safari=1.0.3-85.8
Apple Mobile Safari=2.0.3-417.9.3
Apple Mobile Safari=1.3.2
Apple Mobile Safari=2
Apple Mobile Safari=1.1.1
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.4
Apple Mobile Safari=1.2.2
Apple Mobile Safari=2.0.1
Apple Mobile Safari=5.0.1
Apple Mobile Safari=2.0.3
Apple Mobile Safari=1.0.3
Apple Mobile Safari<=5.0.3
Apple Mobile Safari=2.0.2
Apple Mobile Safari=1.0.2
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.0
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.1
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.2
Apple Mobile Safari=1.0
Apple Mobile Safari=5.0.2
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.3b
Apple Mobile Safari=3.1.1
Apple Mobile Safari=1.3
Apple Mobile Safari=2.0.3-417.9
Apple Mobile Safari=1.2.5
Apple Mobile Safari=2.0.3-417.9.2
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.3
Apple Mobile Safari=2.0
Apple Mobile Safari=1.2.4
Apple Mobile Safari=1.0.1
Apple Mobile Safari=2.0.3-417.8
Apple Mobile Safari=3.1.2
Apple Mobile Safari=1.2.1
Apple Mobile Safari=3.1.0b
Apple Mobile Safari=1.0.3-85.8.1
Apple Mobile Safari=3.1.0
Apple Mobile Safari=1.0-beta
Apple Mobile Safari=4.1.1
Apple Mobile Safari=2.0.4
Apple Mobile Safari=1.0-beta2
Apple Mobile Safari=1.1
Apple Mobile Safari=1.3.2-312.5
Apple Mobile Safari=3.2.2
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.0b
Apple Mobile Safari=1.3.1
Apple Mobile Safari=4.1
Apple Mobile Safari=2.0.0
Apple Mobile Safari=3.2.0
Apple Mobile Safari=1.1.0
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.2b
Apple Mobile Safari=1.2
Apple Mobile Safari=5.0
Apple Mobile Safari=1.2.0
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0.1b
Apple Mobile Safari=1.0.0b1
Apple Mobile Safari=3.2.1
Apple WebKit
Apple Mobile Safari=3.0
Apple Mobile Safari=1.0.0
Apple Mobile Safari=4.1.2
Apple Mobile Safari=1.2.3
Apple Mobile Safari=1.3.2-312.6
Apple Mobile Safari=3
Apple Mobile Safari=1.0.0b2
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=3.0
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=3.2
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=3.1.3
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=1.0.2
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=4.0.2
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=2.2
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=1.1.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=4.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=2.0.0
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=3.1.2
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=3.0.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=1.1.2
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=3.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=1.1.3
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=1.1.0
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=1.0.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=2.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=1.1.5
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=4.0.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=2.1.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=1.1.4
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=1.0.0
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=2.0.2
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=2.0
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=2.0.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=4.0
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS<=4.2
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=2.2.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=3.2.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=3.2.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2011-0160?

    CVE-2011-0160 is classified as a moderate vulnerability, allowing potential remote credential capture.

  • How do I fix CVE-2011-0160?

    To resolve CVE-2011-0160, update your Apple Safari browser to version 5.0.4 or later.

  • What versions of Safari are affected by CVE-2011-0160?

    CVE-2011-0160 affects multiple versions of Apple Safari prior to 5.0.4, including earlier versions on iOS.

  • Can CVE-2011-0160 impact web security?

    Yes, CVE-2011-0160 can compromise web security by allowing attackers to intercept HTTP Basic Authentication credentials.

  • Is credential theft a risk with CVE-2011-0160?

    Yes, CVE-2011-0160 poses a risk of credential theft as it enables remote servers to log sensitive authentication headers.

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