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CVE-2011-0231

5.0 · MEDIUM

CFNetwork in Apple Mac OS X before 10.7.2 does not properly follow an intended cookie-storage policy, which makes it easier for remote web servers to track users via a cookie, related to a "synchro…

Published Oct 14, 2011appleCWE-200EPSS 1.40%

Overview

CVE-2011-0231 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting apple mac_os_x. It was published on October 14, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

CFNetwork in Apple Mac OS X before 10.7.2 does not properly follow an intended cookie-storage policy, which makes it easier for remote web servers to track users via a cookie, related to a "synchronization issue."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apple. Update mac_os_x to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
applemac_os_x0Affected
applemac_os_x_server0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-0231?

CVE-2011-0231 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting apple mac_os_x. It was published on October 14, 2011 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2011-0231?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2011-0231?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apple. Update mac_os_x to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2011-0231?

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