CVE-2011-3242: Infoleak
First published: Fri Oct 14 2011(Updated: )
The Private Browsing feature in Apple Safari before 5.1.1 on Mac OS X does not properly recognize the Always value of the Block Cookies setting, which makes it easier for remote web servers to track users via a cookie.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Safari | ||
| Safari | <=5.1 | |
| Safari | =1.0 | |
| Safari | =1.0-beta | |
| Safari | =1.0-beta2 | |
| Safari | =1.0.0 | |
| Safari | =1.0.0b1 | |
| Safari | =1.0.0b2 | |
| Safari | =1.0.1 | |
| Safari | =1.0.2 | |
| Safari | =1.0.3 | |
| Safari | =1.0.3-85.8 | |
| Safari | =1.0.3-85.8.1 | |
| Safari | =1.0b1 | |
| Safari | =1.1 | |
| Safari | =1.1.0 | |
| Safari | =1.1.1 | |
| Safari | =1.2 | |
| Safari | =1.2.0 | |
| Safari | =1.2.1 | |
| Safari | =1.2.2 | |
| Safari | =1.2.3 | |
| Safari | =1.2.4 | |
| Safari | =1.2.5 | |
| Safari | =1.3 | |
| Safari | =1.3.0 | |
| Safari | =1.3.1 | |
| Safari | =1.3.2 | |
| Safari | =1.3.2-312.5 | |
| Safari | =1.3.2-312.6 | |
| Safari | =2 | |
| Safari | =2.0 | |
| Safari | =2.0.0 | |
| Safari | =2.0.1 | |
| Safari | =2.0.2 | |
| Safari | =2.0.3 | |
| Safari | =2.0.3-417.8 | |
| Safari | =2.0.3-417.9 | |
| Safari | =2.0.3-417.9.2 | |
| Safari | =2.0.3-417.9.3 | |
| Safari | =2.0.4 | |
| Safari | =2.0.4 | |
| Safari | =3 | |
| Safari | =3.0 | |
| Safari | =3.0.0 | |
| Safari | =3.0.0 | |
| Safari | =3.0.0b | |
| Safari | =3.0.0b | |
| Safari | =3.0.1 | |
| Safari | =3.0.1 | |
| Safari | =3.0.1-beta | |
| Safari | =3.0.1b | |
| Safari | =3.0.1b | |
| Safari | =3.0.2 | |
| Safari | =3.0.2 | |
| Safari | =3.0.2b | |
| Safari | =3.0.2b | |
| Safari | =3.0.3 | |
| Safari | =3.0.3 | |
| Safari | =3.0.3b | |
| Safari | =3.0.3b | |
| Safari | =3.0.4 | |
| Safari | =3.0.4 | |
| Safari | =3.0.4b | |
| Safari | =3.0.4b | |
| Safari | =3.1.0 | |
| Safari | =3.1.0 | |
| Safari | =3.1.0b | |
| Safari | =3.1.0b | |
| Safari | =3.1.1 | |
| Safari | =3.1.1b | |
| Safari | =3.1.2 | |
| Safari | =3.1.2b | |
| Safari | =3.2.0 | |
| Safari | =3.2.0b | |
| Safari | =3.2.1 | |
| Safari | =3.2.1b | |
| Safari | =3.2.2 | |
| Safari | =3.2.2b | |
| Safari | =4.0 | |
| Safari | =4.0-beta | |
| Safari | =4.0.0b | |
| Safari | =4.0.1 | |
| Safari | =4.0.2 | |
| Safari | =4.0.3 | |
| Safari | =4.0.4 | |
| Safari | =4.0.5 | |
| Safari | =4.1 | |
| Safari | =4.1.1 | |
| Safari | =4.1.2 | |
| Safari | =5.0 | |
| Safari | =5.0.1 | |
| Safari | =5.0.2 | |
| Safari | =5.0.3 | |
| Safari | =5.0.4 | |
| Safari | =5.0.5 | |
| Safari | =5.0.6 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | <=10.7.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | <=10.7.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2011-3242?
CVE-2011-3242 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3242?
To fix CVE-2011-3242, update to Apple Safari version 5.1.1 or later.
What does CVE-2011-3242 affect?
CVE-2011-3242 affects Apple Safari versions prior to 5.1.1 on Mac OS X.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2011-3242?
CVE-2011-3242 is a privacy vulnerability related to the handling of cookies.
Can CVE-2011-3242 allow tracking of users?
Yes, CVE-2011-3242 could allow remote web servers to track users more easily.
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