Security restrictions bypass in Apple GarageBand - CVE-2009-2198

 

Security restrictions bypass in Apple GarageBand - CVE-2009-2198

Published: April 14, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU52226
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Apple GarageBand
Software vendor:
Apple Inc.

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.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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