WebKit XMLHttpRequest Cookie Information Disclosure Vulnerability

BID:33804

Info

WebKit XMLHttpRequest Cookie Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 33804
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2008-6059
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Nov 18 2008 12:00AM
Updated: Feb 20 2009 03:47PM
Credit: Robert Sesek
Vulnerable: WebKit Open Source Project WebKit 0
Not Vulnerable: WebKit Open Source Project WebKit r38566

Discussion

WebKit XMLHttpRequest Cookie Information Disclosure Vulnerability

WebKit is prone to an information-disclosure vulnerability related to XMLHttpRequest handling.

A successful exploit may allow the attacker to steal cookie-based authentication credentials and to launch other attacks.

Versions prior to WebKit r38566 are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

WebKit XMLHttpRequest Cookie Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Attackers can exploit this issue by enticing an unsuspecting user to visit a malicious webpage.

Solution / Fix

WebKit XMLHttpRequest Cookie Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Solution:
The vendor has released updates. Please contact the vendor for details.

References

WebKit XMLHttpRequest Cookie Information Disclosure Vulnerability

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