CVE-2012-0640 Information disclosure in n/a
Remote web servers can track users via cookies due to improper implementation of third-party cookie blocking in Apple Safari.
- 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-2012-0640?
CVE-2012-0640 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Safari, published on 12 Mar 2012. 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 in Apple Safari before 5.1.4 does not properly implement "From third parties and advertisers" cookie blocking, which makes it easier for remote web servers to track users via a cookie.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-0640?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Safari.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0640?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-0640 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2012-0640 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-0640 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Safari
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6mg5-5fx9-qm5j, UBUNTU-CVE-2012-0640.