Security restrictions bypass in Apple GarageBand



| Updated: 2021-04-14
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2009-2198
CWE-ID CWE-264
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Apple GarageBand
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor Apple Inc.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Security restrictions bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU52226

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 0.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2009-2198

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

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.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple GarageBand: 4.1.1 - 5.0.2

CPE2.3 External links

https://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Aug/msg00000.html
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT3732
https://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022649


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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