CVE-2009-2198

Name: CVE-2009-2198
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-08-04T16:30:00.327+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.54%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-2198 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Apple GarageBand before 5.1 reconfigures Safari to accept all cookies regardless of domain name, which makes it easier for remote web servers to track users.. EPSS estimates a 1.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Apple GarageBand before 5.1 reconfigures Safari to accept all cookies regardless of domain name, which makes it easier for remote web servers to track users.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.54%

71.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Garageband	<= 5.0.2
Apple	Garageband	4.1.1
Apple	Garageband	4.1.2
Apple	Garageband	5.0
Apple	Garageband	5.0.1

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Aug/msg00000.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://osvdb.org/56738
http://secunia.com/advisories/36114Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3732Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35926Patch
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022649
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2141Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/52248
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Aug/msg00000.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://osvdb.org/56738
http://secunia.com/advisories/36114Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3732Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35926Patch
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022649
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2141Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/52248

Timeline

Published: Aug 4, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-2198?

Apple GarageBand before 5.1 reconfigures Safari to accept all cookies regardless of domain name, which makes it easier for remote web servers to track users.

How severe is CVE-2009-2198?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2198 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2198?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2009-2198?

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Source: NVD / NIST