CVE-2011-0197: Infoleak
First published: Fri Jun 24 2011(Updated: )
App Store in Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.8 creates a log entry containing a user's AppleID password, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information by reading a log file, as demonstrated by a log file that has non-default permissions.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.5.8 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.6.7 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.6.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.6.6 | |
| 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 iOS and macOS | =10.6.5 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.5.8 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.6.3 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.6.6 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.6.4 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.6.7 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.6.5 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.6.1 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.6.2 | |
| Apple macOS Server | =10.6.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-0197?
CVE-2011-0197 has a medium severity rating due to the potential exposure of sensitive user credentials.
How do I fix CVE-2011-0197?
To mitigate CVE-2011-0197, it is recommended to update your Mac OS X to version 10.6.8 or later.
What does CVE-2011-0197 affect?
CVE-2011-0197 affects Apple Mac OS X versions before 10.6.8, including various versions of Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server.
What information is exposed in CVE-2011-0197?
CVE-2011-0197 can expose a user's AppleID password through log entries that may be read by local users.
Who is at risk from CVE-2011-0197?
Local users on affected systems are at risk of obtaining sensitive information from log files containing AppleID passwords.
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