CVE-2012-0647 Information disclosure in n/a
Remote attackers can capture user credentials by exploiting improper redirect handling with HTTP authentication 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-2012-0647?
CVE-2012-0647 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 handle redirects in conjunction with HTTP authentication, which might allow remote web servers to capture credentials by logging the Authorization HTTP header.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-0647?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Safari.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0647?
No fix has been published for CVE-2012-0647 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2012-0647 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-0647 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Safari
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7m66-wm6w-jfmf, UBUNTU-CVE-2012-0647.