CVE-2011-0197

Description

App Store in Apple Mac OS X before 10.6.8 creates a log entry containing a user's AppleID password, which might allow local users to obtain sensitive information by reading a log file, as demonstrated by a log file that has non-default permissions.

Category

2.1
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4723 patch vendor advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2011//Jun/msg00000.html patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48443 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-0197?
CVE-2011-0197 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2011-0197?
To fix CVE-2011-0197, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2011-0197 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2011-0197 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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