CWE
200
Advisory Published

CVE-2012-2647: Infoleak

First published: Tue Jul 31 2012(Updated: )

Yahoo! Toolbar 1.0.0.5 and earlier for Chrome and Safari allows remote attackers to modify the configured search URL, and intercept search terms, via a crafted web page.

Credit: vultures@jpcert.or.jp

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Yahoo Toolbar<=1.0.0.5
Apple Mobile Safari
Google Chrome

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-2647?

    CVE-2012-2647 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote attackers to modify search URLs and intercept user search terms.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-2647?

    To fix CVE-2012-2647, update to the latest version of Yahoo! Toolbar that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2012-2647?

    CVE-2012-2647 affects Yahoo! Toolbar version 1.0.0.5 and earlier.

  • How can CVE-2012-2647 impact user privacy?

    CVE-2012-2647 can significantly impact user privacy by allowing attackers to intercept and modify search queries.

  • Is my browser at risk from CVE-2012-2647?

    No, CVE-2012-2647 specifically affects Yahoo! Toolbar and does not impact Google Chrome or Apple Safari versions.

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