CVE-2011-0207: Medium severity apple mac os x vulnerability
Published Jun 24, 2011
·Updated
The MobileMe component in Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.8 uses a cleartext HTTP session for the Mail application to read e-mail aliases, which allows remote attackers to obtain potentially sensitive alias information by sniffing the network.
Affected Software
16 affected components
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 Mac OS X Server=10.6.3
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.6.6
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.6.4
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.6.7
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.6.5
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
Jun 24, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2011-0207?
CVE-2011-0207 has a medium severity rating due to its potential impact on user privacy.
2
How do I fix CVE-2011-0207?
To fix CVE-2011-0207, update your Apple Mac OS X to version 10.6.8 or later.
3
What is the impact of CVE-2011-0207?
The impact of CVE-2011-0207 includes exposure of sensitive email alias information through unencrypted network traffic.
4
Which versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2011-0207?
CVE-2011-0207 affects Mac OS X versions 10.6.0 to 10.6.7.
5
Can CVE-2011-0207 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2011-0207 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to sniff the network and obtain sensitive information.