PT-2011-4317 · Apple · Macos X

Aaron Sigel + 1 · Published 2011-10-14 · Updated 2012-01-14 · CVE-2011-3224

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

2.6

Low

Base vector

AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Apple Mac OS X versions through 10.6.8

Description The issue concerns the User Documentation component in Apple Mac OS X, which uses http sessions for updates to App Store help information. This allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code by spoofing the http server.

Recommendations For Apple Mac OS X versions through 10.6.8, consider disabling the use of http sessions for App Store help information updates until a secure alternative is implemented. Restrict access to the App Store help information to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Related Identifiers

CVE-2011-3224

Affected Products

Macos X

References · 5

• http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5002 · Vendor Advisory
• http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2011//Oct/msg00003.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-3224 · Security Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/50085 · Note
• http://osvdb.org/76375 · Note