Apple Mac OS X JavaScript same-origin policy bypass
| macosx-sameorigin-policy-bypass (25208) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Mac OS X and Mac OS X Server could allow a remote attacker to bypass the same-origin policy restrictions. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by creating a Web site containing malicious JavaScript, which would allow the attacker to bypass same-origin policy restrictions and access arbitrary data on a victim's system, if the attacker could persuade the victim to visit the malicious Web site.
Consequences:
Obtain Information
Remedy:
Apply Security Update 2006-002, available from the Apple Web site. See References.
References:
- Apple Security Update 2006-002: About Security Update 2006-002.
- Apple Web site: Apple - Support - Downloads.
- BID-17082: Safari Archive JavaScript Same Origin Policy Violation Vulnerability
- CVE-2006-0400: CoreTypes in Apple Mac OS X 10.4 up to 10.4.5 allows remote attackers to bypass the same-origin policy and execute Javascript in other domains via unknown vectors involving crafted archives.
- OSVDB ID: 23873: Mac OS X CoreTypes Crafted Archive JavaScript Same-origin Policy Bypass
- SA19129: Mac OS X Security Update Fixes Multiple Vulnerabilities
- SECTRACK ID: 1015763: Apple Mac OS X CoreTypes Bug in Archive Processing Lets Remote Users Conduct Cross-Domain Scripting Attacks
- VUPEN/ADV-2006-0949: Apple Mac OS X Multiple Security Bypass and Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities
Platforms Affected:
- Apple Mac OS X 10.4.5
- Apple Mac OS X Server 10.4.5
Reported:
Mar 13, 2006
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