CVE-2011-0217: Infoleak

Published Jul 21, 2011
·
Updated

Apple Safari before 5.0.6 provides AutoFill information to scripts that execute before HTML form submission, which allows remote attackers to obtain Address Book information via a crafted form, as demonstrated by a form that includes non-visible fields.

Affected Software

76 affected components
Apple Safari<=5.0.5
Apple Safari=1.0
Apple Safari=1.0-beta
Apple Safari=1.0-beta2
Apple Safari=1.0.0
Apple Safari=1.0.0b1
Apple Safari=1.0.0b2
Apple Safari=1.0.1
Apple Safari=1.0.2
Apple Safari=1.0.3
Apple Safari=1.0.3-85.8
Apple Safari=1.0.3-85.8.1
Apple Safari=1.1
Apple Safari=1.1.0
Apple Safari=1.1.1
Apple Safari=1.2
Apple Safari=1.2.0
Apple Safari=1.2.1
Apple Safari=1.2.2
Apple Safari=1.2.3
Apple Safari=1.2.4
Apple Safari=1.2.5
Apple Safari=1.3
Apple Safari=1.3.0
Apple Safari=1.3.1
Apple Safari=1.3.2
Apple Safari=1.3.2-312.5
Apple Safari=1.3.2-312.6
Apple Safari=2
Apple Safari=2.0
Apple Safari=2.0.0
Apple Safari=2.0.1
Apple Safari=2.0.2
Apple Safari=2.0.3
Apple Safari=2.0.3-417.8
Apple Safari=2.0.3-417.9
Apple Safari=2.0.3-417.9.2
Apple Safari=2.0.3-417.9.3
Apple Safari=2.0.4
Apple Safari=3
Apple Safari=3.0
Apple Safari=3.0.0
Apple Safari=3.0.0b
Apple Safari=3.0.1
Apple Safari=3.0.1b
Apple Safari=3.0.2
Apple Safari=3.0.2b
Apple Safari=3.0.3
Apple Safari=3.0.3b
Apple Safari=3.0.4
Apple Safari=3.0.4b
Apple Safari=3.1.0
Apple Safari=3.1.0b
Apple Safari=3.1.1
Apple Safari=3.1.2
Apple Safari=3.2.0
Apple Safari=3.2.1
Apple Safari=3.2.2
Apple Safari=4.1
Apple Safari=4.1.1
Apple Safari=4.1.2
Apple Safari=5.0
Apple Safari=5.0.1
Apple Safari=5.0.2
Apple Safari=5.0.3
Apple Safari=5.0.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.8
Apple iOS and macOS=10.6.9
Apple iOS and macOS=10.7.0
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.6.8
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.6.9
Apple Mac OS X Server=10.7.0
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2
Microsoft Windows XP=sp3

Event History

Jul 21, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
11:55 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-0217?

CVE-2011-0217 has a medium severity rating due to its potential exposure of sensitive Address Book information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-0217?

To fix CVE-2011-0217, update Apple Safari to version 5.0.6 or later.

3

What types of information can be compromised in CVE-2011-0217?

CVE-2011-0217 can allow attackers to access sensitive information stored in the user's Address Book.

4

Which versions of Apple Safari are affected by CVE-2011-0217?

CVE-2011-0217 affects Apple Safari versions before 5.0.6, including all earlier versions.

5

Can CVE-2011-0217 affect Mac OS X users?

Yes, CVE-2011-0217 can impact users of older versions of Mac OS X that utilize vulnerable versions of Safari.

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