SB2009080401 - Security restrictions bypass in Apple GarageBand
Published: August 4, 2009 Updated: April 14, 2021
Security Bulletin ID
SB2009080401
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Security restrictions bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2009-2198)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to Apple GarageBand after installation reconfigured Apple Safari to accept all cookies regardless of domain name. A remote attacker can abuse this feature to track users' activity.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.