CVE-2011-4692 Information disclosure in n/a
Remote attackers can determine if images exist in the browser cache via timing attacks, potentially leaking user browsing history.
- 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-2011-4692?
CVE-2011-4692 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Safari, published on 7 Dec 2011. 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
WebKit, as used in Apple Safari 5.1.1 and earlier and Google Chrome 15 and earlier, does not prevent capture of data about the time required for image loading, which makes it easier for remote attackers to determine whether an image exists in the browser cache via crafted JavaScript code, as demonstrated by visipisi.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-4692?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Apple Safari, Apple Webkit, Google Chrome.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4692?
No fix has been published for CVE-2011-4692 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2011-4692 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-4692 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Safari
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c3h2-qw7j-hgxw, UBUNTU-CVE-2011-4692.