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CVE-2012-0647: Infoleak

First published: Mon Mar 12 2012(Updated: )

WebKit in Apple Safari before 5.1.4 does not properly handle redirects in conjunction with HTTP 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 Safari
Apple Safari<=5.1.3
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=1.0b1
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=2.0.4
Apple Safari=3
Apple Safari=3.0
Apple Safari=3.0.0
Apple Safari=3.0.0
Apple Safari=3.0.0b
Apple Safari=3.0.0b
Apple Safari=3.0.1
Apple Safari=3.0.1
Apple Safari=3.0.1-beta
Apple Safari=3.0.1b
Apple Safari=3.0.1b
Apple Safari=3.0.2
Apple Safari=3.0.2
Apple Safari=3.0.2b
Apple Safari=3.0.2b
Apple Safari=3.0.3
Apple Safari=3.0.3
Apple Safari=3.0.3b
Apple Safari=3.0.3b
Apple Safari=3.0.4
Apple Safari=3.0.4
Apple Safari=3.0.4b
Apple Safari=3.0.4b
Apple Safari=3.1.0
Apple Safari=3.1.0
Apple Safari=3.1.0b
Apple Safari=3.1.0b
Apple Safari=3.1.1
Apple Safari=3.1.1b
Apple Safari=3.1.2
Apple Safari=3.1.2b
Apple Safari=3.2.0
Apple Safari=3.2.0b
Apple Safari=3.2.1
Apple Safari=3.2.1b
Apple Safari=3.2.2
Apple Safari=3.2.2b
Apple Safari=4.0
Apple Safari=4.0-beta
Apple Safari=4.0.0b
Apple Safari=4.0.1
Apple Safari=4.0.2
Apple Safari=4.0.3
Apple Safari=4.0.4
Apple Safari=4.0.5
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=5.0.4
Apple Safari=5.0.5
Apple Safari=5.0.6
Apple Safari=5.1
Apple Safari=5.1.1
Apple Safari=5.1.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-0647?

    The severity of CVE-2012-0647 is considered high due to the potential for credential theft.

  • How does CVE-2012-0647 exploit work?

    CVE-2012-0647 exploits the way WebKit in Apple Safari handles redirects alongside HTTP authentication, enabling attackers to capture user credentials.

  • What versions of Apple Safari are affected by CVE-2012-0647?

    CVE-2012-0647 affects Apple Safari versions prior to 5.1.4.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-0647?

    To fix CVE-2012-0647, update Apple Safari to version 5.1.4 or later.

  • What type of attack can CVE-2012-0647 enable?

    CVE-2012-0647 can enable man-in-the-middle attacks, allowing attackers to gain unauthorized access to user credentials.

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