#VU11421 Spoofing attack in Apple Safari


Published: 2018-03-30

Vulnerability identifier: #VU11421

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-4116

CWE-ID: CWE-451

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apple Safari
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform spoofing attack.

The vulnerability exists due to user interface inconsistency. A remote attacker can spoof the address bar.

Mitigation
Update to version 11.1.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple Safari: 11.0 - 11.0.3


External links
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208695


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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