JVN#79013771
Safari allows access from HTTP to HTTPS
Overview
Apple Safari contains a vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to access HTTPS content via an HTTP session.
Products Affected
- Safari for Mac OS X (from Mac OS X v10.4 to Mac OS X v10.4.10)
- Safari 3.0.3 and earlier for Mac OS X, Windows XP / Vista
- Versions prior to iPhone v1.1.1
Description
Safari is a default web browser installed in Mac OS X and iPhone.
Safari contains a vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to access web page contents protected by SSL/TLS from an HTTP page in the same domain.
Impact
A remote attacker could obtain or change the web page contents protected by SSL/TLS from an HTTP page in the same domain.
Solution
Update the Software
Apply the latest updates provided by the vendor.
For more information, refer to the vendor's website.
Vendor Status
References
JPCERT/CC Addendum
Vulnerability Analysis by JPCERT/CC
Analyzed on 2007.11.16
Measures | Conditions | Severity |
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Access Required | Routed - can be attacked over the Internet using packets |
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Authentication | None - anonymous or no authentication (IP addresses do not count) |
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User Interaction Required | Simple - the user must be convinced to take a standard action that does not feel harmful to most users, such as click on a link or view a file |
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Exploit Complexity | Low - little to no expertise and/or luck required to exploit (cross-site scripting) |
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Credit
Keigo Yamazaki of LAC Co., Ltd. reported this vulnerability to IPA.
JPCERT/CC coordinated with the vendors under Information Security Early Warning Partnership.
Other Information
JPCERT Alert | |
JPCERT Reports | |
CERT Advisory | |
CPNI Advisory | |
TRnotes | |
CVE |
CVE-2007-4671 |
JVN iPedia |
JVNDB-2007-000727 |