CVE-2009-2198 Security feature bypass in n/a
GarageBand modifies Safari settings to accept all cookies, enabling remote tracking of users by bypassing standard privacy protections.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2009-2198?
CVE-2009-2198 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Aug 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Apple GarageBand before 5.1 reconfigures Safari to accept all cookies regardless of domain name, which makes it easier for remote web servers to track users.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2198?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Garageband.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2198?
No fix has been published for CVE-2009-2198 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2009-2198 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-2198 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8f2f-mjxj-j85g.