Summary
The host is installed with Apple Safari web browser and is prone to information disclosure vulnerability.
Impact
Successful exploitation will allow attackers to gain access to sensitive information and launch other attacks.
Impact Level: Application
Solution
No solution or patch was made available for at least one year since disclosure of this vulnerability. Likely none will be provided anymore.
General solution options are to upgrade to a newer release, disable respective features, remove the product or replace the product by another one.
Insight
The flaw is due to WebKit 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.
Affected
Apple Safari versions 5.1.1 and prior.
References
Severity
Classification
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CVE CVE-2011-4692 -
CVSS Base Score: 5.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
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